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Home My Public Portal AboutOrdinance No. 0999-04 10-12-2004 ORDINANCE NO. 999-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS ADOPTING THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, AND THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE CODES TO INCORPORATE LOCAL AMENDMENT5; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF THE CODES AS A PUBLIC RECORD; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FORA PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WI~REAS, the City of Richland Hills is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richland Hills desires to adopt the 2003 versions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Fire Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and International Property Maintenance Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Richland Hills desires to provide a mechanism by which local modifications reflecting the unique needs of the City of Richland Hills may be made when deemed appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE The 2003 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby adopted as the official building code of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, and is fully incorporated by reference as though copied into this ordinance in its entirety. The material contained in such code shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of ordinances but shall be maintained as a public record in the office ofthe City Secretary and will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours. SECTION 2. ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE The 2003 Edition of the International Building Code, as adopted herein is hereby amended by adoption of those local amendments shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto. ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 1 C:\Docume?rts and SettingsUksly.RICI-II~II IS.000\Local Settings\Tecnporary Internet Files\OI.KAE\2003 Municipal Codes Adoption Ordinance (draft 10-5-04).wpd SECTION 3. ADOPTION OF 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE 24n • The -~9H-'Edition of the International Residential Code is hereby adopted as the official residential construction code of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, and is fully incorporated by reference as though copied into this ordinance in its entirety. The material contained in such code shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of ordinances but shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary and will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours. SECTION 4. ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE The 2003 Edition of the International Residential Code, as adopted herein is hereby amended by adoption of those local amendments shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto. SECTION 5. RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE To the extent of any conflict between the International Building Code as appfied to residential property and the International Residential Code, the International Residential Code shall control. • 2003 International Property Maintenance Code SECTION 6, ADOPTION OF 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE The 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code is hereby adopted as the official fire code of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, and is fully incorporated by reference as though copied into this ordinance in its entirety. The material contained in such code shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of ordinances but shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary and will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours. SECTION 7. ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, WITH SELECTION OF OPTION B The 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code, as adopted herein is hereby amended by adoption of those local amendments shown on Exhibit "C" attached hereto, and where options are indicated in such local amendments, Option B is hereby selected in each instance. SECTION 8. ADOPTION OF 2003 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE • The 2003 Edition of the International Plumbing Code is hereby adopted as the official plumbing code of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, and is fully incorporated by reference as though ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 2 C:\DocumentsandSettingSUkem?edy.RICHI-III.IS.000V.ocalSettingslTempotarylntemetFiles\OLKAE\2003 MunicipalCodes AdoptionOrdinance (draft 10-5-04).wpd copied into this ordinance in its entirety. The material contained in such code shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of ordinances but shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary and will be available for public inspection and copying during regular • business hours. SECTION 9. ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE The 2003 Edition of the International Plumbing Code, as adopted herein is hereby amended by adoption of those local amendments shown on Exhibit "D" attached hereto. SECTION 10. ADOPTION OF 2003 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE The 2003 Edition of the International Mechanical Code is hereby adopted as the official mechanical code of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, and is fully incorporated by reference as though copied into this ordinance in its entirety. The material contained in such code shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of ordinances but shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary and will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours. SECTION 11. ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE • The 2003 Edition ofthe International Mechanical Code, as adopted herein is hereby amended by adoption of those local amendments shown on Exhibit "E" attached hereto. SECTION 12. ADOPTION OF 2003 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE The 2003 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code is hereby adopted as the official fuel gas code of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, and is fully incorporated by reference as though copied into this ordinance in its entirety. The material contained in such code shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of ordinances but shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary and will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours. SECTION 13. ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE The 2003 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, as adopted herein is hereby amended by adoption of those local amendments shown on Exhibit "F" attached hereto. SECTION 14. ADOPTION OF 2003 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE The 2003 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code is hereby adopted as the official energy conservation code of the City of Richland Bills, Texas, and is fully incorporated by ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 3 C:\Documents and Settings\lkean~edy.RICI~~II IS.000\L.ocal Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLKAE\2003 Municipal Codes AdoptionOrdinance (daft 10-5-04).wpd reference as though copied into this ordinance in its entirety. The material contained in such code shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of ordinances but shall be maintained as a public record in the office ofthe City Secretary and will be available for public inspection and copying . during regular business hours. SECTION 15. ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE The 2043 Edition ofthe International Energy Conservation Code, as adopted herein is hereby amended by adoption of those local amendments shown on Exhibit "G" attached hereto. SECTION 16. ADOPTION OF 2003 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE The 2003 International Property Maintenance Code is hereby adopted as the official property maintenance code of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, and is fully incorporated by reference as though copied into this ordinance in its entirety. The material contained in such code shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of ordinances but shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary and will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours. SECTION 17. ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO • INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE The 2003 Edition of the 2003 International Property Maintenance Code, as adopted herein is hereby amended by adoption of those local amendments shown on Exhibit "H" attached hereto. SECTION 18. MAINTENANCE OF CODES AS PUBLIC RECORDS The material contained in Exhibits "A"through "G" to this ordinance, although fully adopted and incorporated by reference, shall not be included in the formal municipal codification of ordinances. The material contained in Exhibits "A" through "G" shall instead by maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary and the Chief Building Official. These exhibits will be available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours. The purpose of maintaining these records separate and apart from the municipal codification is to avoid the inclusion of detailed technical construction materials, subject to frequent change, which would unreasonably lengthen the code. SECTION 19. ADDITIONAL LOCAL AMENDMENTS CONTEMPLATED The City ofRichland Hills may from time to time determine that additional local modifications to the codes adopted herein are necessary and appropriate to meet the unique building needs of the • City of Richland Hills. To effectuate modifications, the city council may enact individual ordinances amending this ordinance fully setting forth the change to be made in the specific code. Such ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 4 C:\Documerits and Settings\lkewedy.RICHI3A...I.S.000\Looa1 Settings\TemporaryIntemetFiles\OLKAE\2003Municipal CodesAdoptionOrdinance (draft 10-5-04).wpd subsequent amendments shall be consolidated as an exhibit to this ordinance, and shall be maintained as a public record in the office of the city secretary. • SECTION 19. PROVISIONS CUMULATIVE BUT CONFLICTING ORDINANCES REPEALED This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of all existing ordinances and of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, as amended, except where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such existing ordinances and code, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances and Code are hereby repealed. SECTION 20. PROVISIONS SEVERABLE It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining, phrase, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this Ordinance since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 21.. PENALTY • Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be fined no more than Two Thousand Dollars and no cents ($2,000.00) for all violations involving zoning, fire safety or public health and sanitation, including dumping or refuse, and shall be fined not more than Five Hundred Dollars and no cents ($500.00) for all other violations of this Ordinance. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 22. PREVIOUSLY ACCRUING RIGHTS AND REMEDIES SAVED All rights and remedies of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of the Building Code, Electrical Code, Energy Code or any other ordinances affecting such codes which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 23. PUBLICATION The City Secretary of the City of Richland Hills is directed to publish the caption, penalty • clause, publication clause and effective date of this ordinance in one issue of the official city newspaper as authorized by Section 52.013 of the Local Government Code. ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 5 C:\Documentsand SettingsUkern~edy.RICHI-III.LS•000\Local Settings\TemporarylirtemetFiles\OLKAE\2003 MunicipalCodesAdoptionOrdinance (draft 10-5-04).wpd SECTION 24. PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM • The City Secretary ofthe City ofRichland Hills is hereby authorized to publish this ordinance in book or pamphlet form for general distribution among the public, and the operative provisions of this ordinance as so published shall be admissible in evidence in all courts without further proof than the production thereof. SECTION 25. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect form and after its passage and publication as provided by law, and it is so ordained. PASSED AND,~~~ipN THIS 12t1~AY OF October , 2004. • • „ a a' ~ F~'„ ; ~ ;THE ONORABLE NELDA STRODER, MAYOR ATTEST: . . ~ ~ ' ~ • CITY SECRETARY EFFECTIVE DATE: November 15, 2004 APPROVED T F RM AND LEGALITY: TIM G. SRALLA, CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 6 C:\Documents andSettin&;\1k~nedy.RICHIiII..LS.000\L.ocal Settings\TempornryIuternetFiles\OLKAE\2003Municipal Codes AdoptionO~dinance(draft 10-SA4).wpd • EXHIBIT A LOCAL AMENDMENTS OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 7 C:\WINDOWSITEMP\2003 Municipal Codes Adoption Ordinance (draft 7-10-04).wpd { Recommended Amendments to the • 2003 International Building Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2003 International Building Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IBC. Underlined type is text inserted. Liaed~e~t . A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2000 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new amendment with the 2003 code. ***Section 101.2, exception No. 2; change to read as follows: 2. Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions, and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the Intemationa/ Existing Building Code with prior approval of the Building Official. Otherwise see chapter 34. (Reason: Although the committee did not review the IEBC for local adoption, the committee did not want to prohibit its use for specific situations when careful consideration was given to its provisions.) **Section 101.4; change to read as follows: 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code, when specifically adopted, shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extend of each such reference. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards. each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to • reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. (Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced codes.) "*Section 109.3.5; delete. (Reason: Lath or gypsum board inspections are not normally performed in this area.) Option A """`Section 202; add a new definition to read as fo/lows: HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building having anv floor used for human occupancv located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Option B '"`'`Section 202; add a new definition to read as follows: HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building having anv floor used for human occupancv located more than 55 feet (16 764 mml above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. • North Central Texas 1 March 2004 2003 IBC amendments (Reason: To define high-rise, as it influences sprinkler requirement thresholds based on the fire fighting capabilities of a jurisdiction.) ***Section 302.1.1, change to read as follows: 302.1.1 Incidental use areas. Spaces which are incidental to the main occupancy shall be separated or protected, or both, in accordance with Table 302.1.1 . .Areas that are incidental to the main occupancy shall be classified in accordance with the main occupancy of the portion of the building in which the incidental use area is located. Exception: Incidental use areas within and serving a dwelling unit are not required to comply with this section. (Reason: To eliminate conflict between Section 302.3 exception #5 and Section 302.1.1) ***Sectlon 302.2.1; change to read as follows: 302.2.1 Assembly areas. Accessory assembly areas are not considered separate occupancies if the floor area is equal to or less than 750 square feet (69.7 m2). Assembly areas that are accessory to Group E occupancies are exempt from the separation requirements of Table 302 3 2 and are considered Group E occupancies only for the application of Table 503. {Last sentence to remain unchanged} (Reason: The committee determined that the existing requirements for Group A occupancies should • apply to assembly occupancies in schools.) ***Tab/e 302.3.2; change the footnote reference in row R-3, R-4, column U, from "d" to "f' and add foot note "f' to read as follows: f. See Section 406.1.4. (Reason: Editorial; corresponds with regional amendment to 406.1.4.) '`*"'Section 303.1; change to read as follows: 303.1 Assembly Group A. {15` four sentences to remain unchanged}. Assembly essupaASies-areas which are accessory to Group E occupancies are exempt from the separation requirements of Table 302.3.2 and are considered Group E occupancies only for the application of Table 503. {Last sentence to remain unchanged) (Reason: The committee determined that the existing requirements for Group A occupancies should apply to assembly occupancies in schools.) '""'`Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies: Fire stations Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less • North Central Texas 2 March 2004 2003 IBC amendments t • Option A **Section 403.1; change to read as follows: 403.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to buildings having any occupied floors located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Option B **Section 403.1; change to read as follows: 403.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to buildings having ~ occupied floors located more than 75 55 feet (~-86816 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. (Reason: To con-ect and clarify definition of high-rise for Option B jurisdictions.) **Section 403.1, exception #3; change to read as follows: 3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 when used for open air seating• however this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to skv boxes, restaurants and similarly enclosed areas. • **Section 403.2, exception #2; delete. (Reason: To provide adequate fire protection to enclosed areas.) '"""Section 404.1.1; change definition of "Atrium" as follows: ATRIUM. An opening connecting tws three or more stories {Balance remains unchanged} (Reason: Code is too restrictive. Section 1019 permits unenclosed two story stairways under certain circumstances.) "`*"`Section 406.1.4; add item #4 to read as follows: 4. A separation is not required between a Group R-2 and U carport provided that the carport is entirely open on all sides and that the distance between the two is at least 10 feet (3048 mm). (Reason: Reflects regional practice.) **Section 406.6.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows: This occupancv shall include garages involved in servicing of motor vehicles for items such as tube changes inspections windshield repair or replacement, shocks, minor part replacement and other such • North Central Texas 3 March 2004 2003 IBC amendments non major repair When the repair oaraQe is only involved in such minor repair it need not comply with • Section 406.6.2. (Reason: Correction to distinguish that service work is a repair garage as well to correspond with definition in the IFC.) **Section 506.2.2; add a sentence to read as follows: In order to be considered as accessible if not in direct contact with a street or fire lane a minimum 10- foot wide pathway from the street or approved fire lane must be provided. (See International Fire Code Section 5031 1 for hose lay measurement pathway reauirements.) (Reason: To define what is considered accessible. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 503.1.1.) ***Table 602; amend footnote b by the addition of the followfng sentence: b. Group R-3 and Group U when used as accessory to Group R-3, as applicable in 101.2 shall be required to have afire-resistance rating where fire separation distance is 3 feet or more. Group R 2 and Group U camort as applicable in 406 1 4 exception 4 shall be reouired to have a fire resistance rating where fire separation distance is 10 feet or less. (Reason: Editorial; corresponds with regional amendment to 406.1.4). **Section 705.11; change the exception to read as follows: • Exception: For other than hazardous exhaust ducts, penetrations by ducts and air transfer openings of . {remainder of exception unchanged}. (Reason: To distinguish that hazardous exhaust ducts are a special case to be treated differently.) ***Section 707.2; change exception number 7 as follows: {7, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 are unchanged} 7.4 Is separated from floor openings... {remainder of exception unchanged} (Reason: To be consistent with regionally accepted practices.) ""`Section 716.5.2; add exception #4 to read as follows: 4 In the duct penetration of the separation between the private garage and its residence when constructed in accordance with Section 406.1.4, exception #2. (Reason: To exclude specific penetration from fire damper requirements.) **Section 902.1; under "Standpipe, Types of definition amend "Manual dry" by adding a sentence to read as follows: • The system must be supervised as specified in Section 905.9. North Central Texas 4 March 2004 2003 IBC amendments • (Reason: To conform to consistent standards of safety. Corresponds to IBC 905.2 amendment. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 902.1.) ***Section 903.2; delete exception. (Reason: To provide adequate fire protection to enclosed areas. This exception was also deleted from Car_finn df~$_ **Add Section 903.2.8.3 to read as follows: 903 2 8 3Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler svstem shall be installed throughout all self-service storage facilities. Exception• One-story self-service storage facilities that have no interior corridors. with c one- hourfire barrier separation wall installed between every storage compartment. (Reason: Consistent with amendment to IFC 903.2.3.8 and gives building inspector information to enforce Option A **Section 903.2.10; amend 903.2.10.3 and add 903.2.10.4, 903.2.10.5, and 903.2.10.6 as follows: 903.2.10.3 Buildings more than 55 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed • throughout buildings with a floor level other than penthouses in compliance with Section 1509 of the Intemationa/ Building Code, that is located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Exception: Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.3 of the Building Code. 903 210 4 His~h-Piled Combustible Storage. For anv building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet X4572 mm). see Chapter 23 to determine if those provisions apply. 903 210 5 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system. • North Central Texas 5 March 2004 2003 IBC amendments • Option B **Section 903.2.10; amend 903.2.10.3 and add 903.2.10.4, 903.2.10.5, and 903.2.10.6 as follows: 903.2.10.3 Buildings more than 56 35 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level other than penthouses in compliance with Section 1509 of the International Building Code. that is located a5 35 feet (46-76410 668mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Exception: Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.3 of the International Building Code. 903 210 4 His~h Piled Combustible Storage For any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm) see Chapter 23 to determine if those provisions apply. 903 210 5 Sarav Booths and Rooms New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system. 903 210 6 Buildings Over 6 000 sa ft An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings with a building area over 6 000 sa ft For the purpose of this provision. fire walls shall not define separate buildings. Exceations: 1 Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.3 of the International Building Code. 2. Type A-5. • Reason: Reflect local ractices.) ( p **Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows: 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the code official, automatic Auter~atis sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such {bulk of section unchanged} ...because it is damp, offire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment. 1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard. 2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the code official. 3. Generator and transformer rooms under the direct control of a public utility, separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having afire- resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. (Reason: Gives more discretion to code official. Protects locations where fire risks are poorly addressed.) **Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply requirements of the respective standards however every fire protection system shall be designed with a • 10 psi safety factor. North Central Texas 6 March 2004 2003 IBC amendments • (Reason: To define uniform safety factor.) **Section 903.4; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows: Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampenng. (Reason: To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 903.4.) **Add Sectfon 903.6.2 to read as follows: 903 6 2 Spray booths and rooms New and existing spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected y an approved automatic fire-extinouishing_system in accordance with IFC Section 1504. (Reason: Consistent with amendment to IFC 1504.) **Sectfon 905.2; change to read as follows: 905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with ahigh/low alarm. • (Reason: To define manual dry standpipe supervision requirements. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 905.2.) **Section 905.3.2; delete exceptions #1 and 2. (Reason: Reflects local practice. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 905.3.2.) **Section 905.4, item #5;change to read as follows: 5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a two_wav hose connection located either . {remainder of paragraph unchanged} . (Reason: Clarity. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 905.4.) ''""`Section 905.9; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows: Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler stem and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering. (Reason: To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 905.9.) • North Central Texas 7 March 2004 2003 IBC amendments • **Add Section 907.1.3 to read as follows: 907 1 3 Design Standards All alarm svstems new or replacement serving 50 or more alarm actuating devices shall be addressable fire detection stems Alarm svstems serving more than 75 smoke detectors or more than 200 total alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems. Exception• Existing svstems need not comply unless the total building remodel or expansion initiated after the effective date of this code as adopted exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative building remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the building must comply within 18 months of permit application. (Reason: Consistent with local practice. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 907.1.3.) Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows: 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in Group E day care occupancies Unless separated by a minimum of 100' open space, all buildings, whether portable buildings or the main building will be considered one building for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm svstems. (Reason: To distinguish educational from day care occupancy minimum protection requirements. Further, to define threshold at which portable buildings are considered a separate building for the purposes of alarm systems. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 907.2.3.) • Section 907.2.3; change exception #1 and add exception #1.1 to read as follows: 1. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant load of less than 50 when provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. 1.1 Residential In-Home daycare with not more than 12 children may use interconnected single station detectors in all habitable rooms (For care of more than five children 2 1/2 or less years of age see Section 907.2.6.) (Reason: Consistent with Texas State laws concerning day care facility requirements. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 907.2.3.) Option A **Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows: 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having any floor used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level (balance unchanged) • North Central Texas 8 March 2004 2003 IBC amendments Option B **Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows: 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having any floor used for human occupancy located more than ~ 55 feet (~A 16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2. (Reason: To correct definition of high-rise for Option B jurisdictions. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 907.2.12.) '"""Section 907.2.12, exception #3; change to read as follows: 3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1, when used for open air seating• however this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes restaurants and similarly enclosed areas. (Reason: To indicate that enclosed areas within open air seating type occupancies are not excepted from automatic fire alarm system requirements. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 907.2.12.) **Section 907.3; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action type. • (Reason: Consistent with local requirements. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 907.4.) **Add Section 907.5.1 to read as follows: 907 51 Installation All fire alarm svstems shall be installed in such a manner that the failure of anv single alarm-actuating oralarm-indicating device will not interfere with the normal operation of anv other such devices All svstems shall be Class "A" wired with a minimum of six feet separation between supply and return loops IDC -Class "A" style - D - SLC Class "A" Style 6 -notification Class "B" Style Y. (Reason: To provide uniformity in system specifications and guidance to design engineers. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 907.6.1.) Option A **Section 907.8.2; change to read as follows: 907.8.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have ~ floor located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the {remainder of section unchanged}. • North Central Texas 9 March 2004 2003 IBC amendments • Option B '"`Section 907.8.2; change to read as follows: 907.8.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have ~ floor located more than 75 55 feet (22~6A 16 764 mm) above the {remainder of section unchanged}. (Reason: Correct definition of high-rise for Option B cities.) ***Section 1008.1.3.4; add criteria #7 as follows: 7. If a full building smoke detection svstem is not provided approved smoke detectors shall be provided on both the access and egress sides of doors and m a location approved by the authority having jurisdiction of NFPA 72 Actuation of a smoke detector shall automatically unlock the door. (Reason: To increase safety by preventing smoke from causing a malfunction in the motion sensor release mechanism while at the same time obscuring the manual release button and thereby potentially trapping people in an exit comdor of a burning building. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 1008.1.3.4) **Section 1016.1; add an exception #5 to read as follows: 5 In Group B office buildings corridor walls and ceilings need not be offire-resistive construction within office spaces of a single tenant when the space is equipped with an approved automatic smoke-detection • system within the corridor The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served the corridor The smoke-detection svstem shall be connected to the building's fire alarm svstem where such a svstem is provided. (Reason: To reduce redundant requirements in a single tenant situation. Consistent with regional amendment to IFC 1016.1.) Option A '"'Section 1019.1.8; change to read as follows: 1019.1.8 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or 405, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where ##~e an floor surface is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire {remainder of section unchanged} Option B **Section 1019.1.8; change to read as follows: 1019.1.8 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or 405, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where ##e ~ floor surface is located more than 75 55 feet (2269 16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire {remainder of section unchanged}. . (Reason: Correct dimension for Option B jurisdictions.) North Central Texas 10 March 2004 2003 IBC amendments • **Section 1101.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception• Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State certified glans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. (Reason: To accommodate buildings regulated under Texas State law.) **Section 1109.2.1; change to read as follows: 1109.2.1 Unisex toilet and bathing rooms. In assembly and mercantile occupancies, an accessible unisex toilet room shall be provided where an aggregate of six or more male ~ or female water closets is wed rog vided• In buildings of mixed occupancy, only those water closets {remainder of section unchanged}. (Reason: Amendment is necessary to coincide with amendments in IBC Chapter 29.) **Section 1210.2, exception #2; change to read as follows: 2. Toilet rooms that are not accessible to the public and which have not more than one water closed erovided that walls around urinals comply with the minimum surrounding material specified by Section 419 3 of the International Plumbing Code. (Reason: Recognize the minimum wall material requirements of the IPC. Consistent with regional • amendment to IPC 419.3.) **Sectfon 1403.3; change to read as follows: 1403.3 Vapor retarder. . In all framed walls, floors and roof/ceilings comprisingelements of the building thermal envelope a vapor retarder, when installed, shall be installed in a manner so as to not trap moisture Vapor retarders shall be tested m accordance with ASTM E 96. (delete all exceptions) (Reason: Vapor barriers installed in this region perform best if the vapor barrier is installed in a position opposite that of position required in northern climates in the nation. However, no vapor barrier at all is preferable in this region.) **Table 1505.1; replace footnotes b and c with the following: b All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be in compliance with the rating required by this table. c Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies having not more than 120 sg ft of projected roof area When exceeding 120 sg ft of projected roof area, buildings of U occupancies may use non-rated non-combustible roof coverings. (Reason: Conforms to local practice affording increased fire protection.) • 11 March 2004 North Central Texas 2003 IBC amendments } • **Section 1505.7; delete. (Reason: Conforms to local practice.) **Add Section 2308.2.3 to read as follows: 2308 2 3 Agalication to engineered desis~n When accepted by the Building Official. anv portion of this section is permitted to apply to buildings that are otherwise outside the limitations of this section provided that: 1. The resulting design will complywith the requirements specified in Chapter 16: 2. The load limitations of various elements of this section are not exceeded: and 3. The portions of this section which will apglYare identified by an engineer in the construction documents. (Reason: Allows engineer to reference Section 2308 for designs for wood structures like four story apartment buildings; eliminates excessive engineering.) **Section 2901.1; add a sentence to read as follows: The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the International Plumbin4 Code Should anv conflicts anse between the two chapters the Building Official shall determine which provision applies. (Reason: Gives building official discretion.) • Section 2902.1, 2902.1.1 and 2902.1.2; change to read as follows and add sub sections: 2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number as follows: 1. Assembly Occupancies' At least one drinking fountain shall be provided at each floor level in an approved location. Exception• A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining establishment. 2. Groups A B F H I M and S Occugancies• Buildings or portions thereof where persons are emgloyed shall be provided with at least one water closet for each sex except as provided for in Section 2902.2. 3. Group E Occupancies Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table_2902.1. 4. Group R Occugancies~ Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 2902.1. It is recommended but not required that the minimum number of fixtures provided also comely with the number shown in Table 2902.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 2902.1 shall be considered individually by the ~ildiag code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by this code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 3. 2902 2 Finish material Finish materials shall comply with Section 1210. (Reason: Consistent with regional amendments made to IPC Sections 403.1 and 403.1.2.) • END North Central Texas 12 March 2004 2003 IBC amendments • • EXHIBIT B LOCAL AMENDMENTS OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 8 C:\WINDOWS\TEMP12003 Municipal Codes Adoption Ordinance (draft 7-10-04).wpd Recommended Amendments to the • 2003 International Residential Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2003 International Residential Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IRC. Underlined tyae is text inserted wed-t#fe~k? . A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2000 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new amendment with the 2003 code. "''"`Section R102.4; change to read as follows: R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specifically adopted. and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards. each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Anv reference made to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as ado°ted. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Exception: Where enforcement {remainder of exception unchanged.}... . (Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced codes.) • "''`Section R105.2, item #1; change as follows: 1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 289120 square feet (4~a>~ 11.15 m2). (Reason: Change corresponds to unamended IBC Section 105.2.) **Section R109.1.3; change to read as fo/lows: R109.1.3 Floodplain inspections. For construction permitted in areas prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2(1), upon ...{bulk of section unchanged} ...construction, the building official may shad require submission {remainder of section unchanged}. (Reason: Confirmation of elevation is left to local discretion.) **Section R110 (R110.1 through R110.4); delete. (Reason: Issuing CO's for residences is not a common practice in the area.) '""'Section R112.2.1 8 R1112.2.2 delete. . (Reason: Floodplain provisions are addressed locally.) North Central Texas 1 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments • **Section R202; change definition of "Townhouse" to read as follows: TOWNHOUSE. Asingle-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of attached units separated by property lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with open space on at least two sides. (Reason: Consistent with terminology commonly used in this region.) ***Section R202; add definition of "Naturally durable wood" as follows: NATURALLY DURABLE WOOD. The heartwood of the following species with the exception that an occasional piece with comer sapwood is permitted if 90 percent or more of the width of each side on which it occurs is heartwood. Decay resistant. Redwood. cedars. black locust and black walnut. Termite resistant. Redwood and Eastern red cedar. (Reason: To provide a definition that does not appear in the code.) **Tab/e R301.2(1); fill in as follows: GROUND SNOW LOAD WIND SPEED - m h SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGOR 5 Ib/ 90 3-sec- ust /75 fastest mile A • SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM Weatherin Frost line de th Termite moderate 6" ve hea WINTER DESIGN ICE SHIELD UNDER- FLOOD AIR FREEZING MEAN ANNUAL TEMP~° LAYMENT REQUIRED' HAZARDS INDEX TEMP'S 22 F No local code 69°F 64.9 F For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN/m.02, 1 mile per hour = 1.609 km/h. a. No revisions. b. No revisions. c. No revisions. 11 p p p I 1 " . e d. No further revisions. # e. No further revisions. g f. No further revisions. # 9. No further revisions. + h. No further revisions. f i_ No further revisions. k y No further revisions. (Reason: To promote regional uniformity. The portion of the table dealing with decay is deleted because the decay protection provisions in R319 and R320 are uniformly applicable.) • North Central Texas 2 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments . ***Figure R301.2(7); delete and renumber ffgures as needed. (Reason: Corresponds with the amendment to Table R301.2(1).) **Section R302.1; add a second exception as follows: Exceptions: 1. Tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exempted from permits by Section R105.2 are not required to provide wall protection based on location on the lot. Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not extend over the lot line. 2. Open metal carport structures may be constructed within zero (0) feet of the property line without fire-resistive or openin4 protection when the location of such is approved as reauired by other adopted ordinances. (Reason: Refers to other ordinances, such as zoning ordinances.) **Section R303.3, exception; change to read as follows: Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a mechanical ventilation system, complvin4 with one of the following are provided. 1_The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cfm (23.6 Us) for intermittent ventilation or 20 cfm (9.4 Us) for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air from the space shall be exhausted directly to the outside. • 2. Bathrooms that contain only a water closet lavatory or combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air. (Reason: Consistent with common local practice.) ""`Section R303.8; change to read as follows: R303.8 Required heating. e~ (~6°6}-ever~c Every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68°F (20°C) at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor and 2 feet (610 mm) from exterior walls in all habitable rooms at the design temperature. {Remainder of section unchanged} (Reason: Specifies requirement for this area.) '"'Section R311.2.2; change to read as follows: R311.2.2 Under stair protection. Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall have walls, under stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with 5/8-inch (15.8 mm) fire-rated ' ~'-'~~T gypsum board or one-hour fire-resistive construction. (Reason: Represents the standard protection method used in this area.) • North Central Texas 3 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments • **Section R317.1; add a second exception to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. {existing exception unchanged} 2. Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through the structure shall be separated as required for townhouses. (Reason: Provide guidance for a common construction method in this area. Correlates with amendment to IRC Section R202 Townhouse definition.) ***Sectlon R318; delete. (Reason: Vapor barriers are not recommended in this region.) **Sections R319 and R320; change to read as follows: Revise Section R319.1 to read as follows: R319.1 Location required. R3~"w;.'~; Protection from decay shall be provided in the following locations skull-Fe~tiFe ~ the use of naturally durable wood or ,wood that is pressure preservatively treated in accordance with AWPA C1, C2, C3, C4, C9, C15, C18, C22, C23, C24, C28, C31, C33, P1, P2, and P3, or , 1. No revision. • 2. No revision. 3. No revision. 4. No revision. 5. No revision. 6. No revision. 7. No revision. R319.1.1 Field treatment. Field cut ends, notches and drilled holes of pressure preservatively treated wood shall be retreated in the field in accordance with AWPA M4 Renumber existing sections R319.1.1 (Ground contact) through R319.1.4 (Wood columns). Delete Section R320.1 and substitute the following: R320.1 Subterranean termite control. In areas favorable to termite damage as established by Table R 301.2 (1), methods of protection shall be by one of the following: , s#ields}-or any combination of these methods. R 320.1.1 Pressure preservatively treated or naturally durable wood shall be provided as per HUD standards. Pressure perservatively treated wood shall be treated in accordance with the standards cited in R 319.1. R 320.1.1.1 R32A:1~ Quality Mark. Lumber and plywood required to be pressure preservatively treated in accordance with R324.1 shall bear the quality mark of an • approved inspection agency which maintains continuing supervision, testing, and inspection over the quality of the product and which has been approved by an North Central Texas 4 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments accreditation body which complies with the requirements of the American Lumber • Standards Committee treated wood program. R320.1.1.2 Field treatment. Field cut ends. notches and drilled holes of pressure preservatively treated wood shall be retreated in the field in accordance with AWPA M4. Revise sections R320.2 through R320.4 as follows: R32A~a R320.1.2 6#~e+~isai-sail Pesticide treatment. The concentrations, rate of application and treatment methods of the termiticide shall be consistent with and-Aevef ~-the termiticide label. Pesticide treatment shall be provided using methods approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Structural Pest Control Board. R320.1.3 Physical Barriers. Physical barriers shall be installed as recognized by Texas Structural Pest Control Board. )eifltfre#-a-ba~ieF 13~ , R32A,4 R320.2 Foam plastic protection. {Remainder of section unchanged.} • (Reason: To make the IRC decay protection requirements consistent with the IBC and consistent with similar provisions that were contained in the UBC. Reference is added in R320 for treating of field cuts in compliance with AWPA M4. This is consistent with the requirements in R319. However, in practice almost all preservatively treated wood in the local area is southern pine and Section 6 of M4 says that field treatment of softwood species such as southern pine isn't necessary to provide a good service life. The revisions to R320 are intended to make the section read better and to provide guidance in proper methods of termite protection.) *"`Section R323.1; change to read as follows: R323.1 General. Buildings and structures. when permitted to be constructed in flood hazard areas . {bulk of section unchanged} ...shall be designed and constructed as required in accordance with the provisions contained in this section or by other local provisions as applicable. (Reason: Recognize other local provisions.) "*"Section R602.10.5; add the following exception and figure: Exception: Vertical wall segments in the first of one- or first of two-story buildings next to garage openings shall be permitted to have a 6:1 height-to-width ratio (with height being measured from top of header to sill plate) when constructed in accordance with the following provisions. Each panel shall have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a single layer of 3/8-inch-minimum-thickness (9.5 mm) wood • structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Figure R602.10.5(2). The wood structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued- North Central Texas 5 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments laminated header and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure R602.10.5(2). The header shall extend between the inside faces of the first full-length outer studs of each panel. The clear span of the header i between the inner studs of each panel shall be not less than six feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1000 pounds (454 kg) shall fasten the header to the side of the inner studs opposite the sheathing. Two anchor bolts shall be installed in accordance with Section R403.1.6, and plate washers shall be a minimum of 2 inches by 2 inches by 3/16 inch (51 mm by 51 mm by 4.88 mm) thick and shall be used on each bolt. This exception is only permitted in Seismic Design Categories A-C. Figure R602.10.5(2) GARAGE DOOR BRACED WALL PANEL FOR USE WITH CONTINUOUSLY SHEATHED WALLS EXiENTOF HEADER ~ Iu1N. 3 X 11.28' NET HEADER ~ s .}.i~a=. 9 TO 1$ ...l...S. FASTEN TOP PLATE TO HEADER WITH 1WO ROWS Of 10D SINI~R NAILSAT3" O.C. TYP; 318` MN. THICIWESS WOOD STRUCiURA4:PANELSHEATHING I 1. 100D LB STRAP OPPOSI]E SHEATHING ~ i ` t FASTEN SHEATHHG TO HEADER W ITH BD MN. (2)2x4 COMM7N OR OALVAN2ED BOX NNLS IN 3" GRiD M4X I Is ' PATTERN A$ SFIOWN AND 3.O.C. IN ALL MN. ~ ~ • t HEIGHT ~ i.~ FRAMNG ~ ? ; 10 ~ ~ FRAAANG(S7UDS, BLOCI4NG.AND SILLS) 7YP. TYP. pl: WIDTH BASS ON 0:1 HEIGHT TO•WID1H RAT10: , FOR'120' HEIGHT, MN. WIDTH m 20", FOROa' 3 ~ • HEIGHT, MN. WIDTH ETC. { AA1N:(~2~4 FORAPANELSPLICE(IFNEED~~PANEL • ~ EDGES SHALLBE BLOCkED, IWD OCCUR i WITFIIN2<F' OF MD•HEIGHT: ONE ROW OF ~ I t • TYPICALCORNER DETAIL T1?. SHEATHl14 T0-FRAhN'IG NAILING IS F j'; t t iY j 4 PER FNiURE ROQ2'W.6 REOitRED, ~ i E 2X48LOCI4NG IS USED, THE2XR'S ~ ' f~Ki3Tl~NAMEDT04ETFiERWITH 310D SEE SECTION 8900.1.0 SIIVI~RS ti t t .t t . i ! i L ~ i f _ ~ (Reason: To provide an alternate means of compliance.) '"'`Section 8703.7.4.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows: For 3'/. square feet (0 302 m2) of wall area the following dimensions shall be adhered to: 1. When ties are placed on studs 16 in (407 mm) o c they shall be spaced no further apart than 29 in (737 mm) verticallYstarting approximatel~l5 in (381 mm) from the foundation. 2. When ties are placed on studs 24 in (610 mm) o c they shall be spaced no further apart than 19 in (483 mm) verticall~starting approximately 10 in (254 mm) from the foundation. (Reason: Provide easy to install and inspect dimensions for clarity.) North Central Texas 6 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments '*Add Section R902.3 to read as follows: • R902 3 Minimum Roof Class All roof coverings shall be a minimum Class C. All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be a minimum Class C. Exception• Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies having not more than 120 sg ft of projected roof area. When exceeding 120 sa.ft. of proiected roof area buildings of U occupancies may use non-rated non-combustible coverings. (Reason: Consistent with local practice.) **Section R907.1; add a sentence to read as follows: All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall comply with Section R902.3. (Reason: Consistent with local practice. Correlates with regional amendment to R902.3.) **Section N1101.2; amend as follows: N1101,2.1 Compliance. Compliance with this chapter shall be demonstrated by meeting ttie either one of the following: 1 Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a glazing area that does not exceed 15 percent of the aross area of exterior walls: or 2 Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a glazing area that is greater than 15 percent but not exceeding_20 percent of the gross area of exterior walls and air conditiornng • equipment rated 12 SEER or higher: 3 Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a glazing area that is greater than 20 percent but not exceeding 25 percent of the gross area of exterior walls and air conditioning equipment rated 14 SEER or higher: or 4 Meeting the requirements of the International Enerpv Conservation Code for residential buildings, detached one- and two-family dwellings. {Remainder of section unchanged} (Reason: This amendment would increase the number of builders who could use this "simplified prescriptive" approach of the IRC. It accommodates particularly the move-up and luxury homes with large glazing areas. The trade-off with air-conditioning is an option under the IECC systems analysis or REScheck approach, and is brought into this format for convenience only. Other IECC trade-offs would also remain available. The intent is to maintain compatibility with the IECC. The intent would include adjustment of this provision at such future date that the minimum federal equipment standards are raised to achieve equivalent increases in energy savings.) **Add Section N1101.3.4 to read as follows: N1101 3 4 Exterior basement or slab insulation When susceptibility to termite damage is classified as "ver~heaw" according to Table R301 2(11 designs employing basement or slab exterior insulation capable of harboring termites shall not be utilized. (Reason: Usage of exterior insulation provides access for termites. This amendment does not preclude the use of insulating coatings that do not provide termite access or shelter.) • North Central Texas 7 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments • **Section N1102.1; amend as follows: N1102.1 Thermal performance criteria. The minimum required insulation R-value or the area-weighted average maximum required fenestration U-factor (other than opaque doors which are governed by Section N1102.1.3) for each element in the building thermal envelope (fenestration, roof/ceiling, opaque wall, floor, slab edge, crawl space wall and basement wall) shall be in accordance with the criteria in Table N1102.1. Detached one-and-two family dwellings with greater than a-a-25-percent glazing area; townhouses with greater than 25-percent glazing area; ;shall determine compliance using the building envelope requirements of Chapters 4 or 5 of the Intemationa/ Energy Conservation Code. (Reason: This amendment is compatible with the amendment to Section N1101.2.1, which increases the allowable glazing area and effectively increases the number of builders who can use the "simplified prescriptive" approach of the IRC.) **Rep/ace Table N1102.1 with: TABLE N1102.1 SIMPLIFIED PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE THERMAL COMPONENT CRITERIA MINIMUM REQUIRED THERMAL PERFORMANCE U-FACTOR AND R-VALUE MINIMUM INSULATION R-VALUE hr• •°F /Btu MAXIMUM Ceilings Ceiling GLAZING open to Joist/Roof Walls Floors Basement Slab Crawl U-FACTOR Attic Rafter Walls perimeter space • [Btu/(hrftz•°F)] S ace Assembl walls 0.65 R-38 R-22 R-13 R-19 R-0 R-0 R-7 a. Crawl space insulation is only required for structures with uninsulated floors. Use of this table is limited to projects where the cathedral ceiling area is limited to one third or less of the total ceiling area. (Reason: This amendment is compatible with the previous amendments increasing the number of builders who could use the "simplified prescriptive" approach of the IRC and incorporates the Home Builder Association prescriptive package proposal. The addition of "Ceiling Joist/Roof Rafter Assembly" requirements protect such assemblies from the damage likely to occur if greater amounts of insulation were attempted in such assemblies.) ***Section N1102.1.6; delete last sentence of exception. (Reason: Slab edge insulation is not recommended in this region. Deleting the last sentence of the exception allows the use~of the simplified prescriptive method of compliance.) ~*Section N1102.2; amend as follows: N1102.2 Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration products. The area-weighted-average solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for glazed fenestration installed in locations with 3,500 or fewer heating degree days shall not exceed 0.40. • Exceations• North Central Texas 8 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments 1. Anv glazing facing_within 45 decrees of true north; 2. Anv Qlazina facincLwithin 45 degrees of true south which is shaded along its full width by a • permanent overhang with a projection factor of 0.3 or greater. 3. Anv fenestration with permanently attached screens where the screens have a rated shading coefficient of .6 or less. (Reason: This will allow north facing windows, which do not receive direct solar radiation, to be exempt from the minimum SHGC requirement; provides a simple way for south facing windows to effectively achieve summer shade and still receive some solar heat benefit in winter; and specifically allows use of solar screens to achieve the shading effect.) ***Table N1103.5; amend as follows: Cooling Systems FLUID TEMP RANGE (F) INSULATION THICKNESS inchesb Chilled water, refrigerant or brine 40-55 ~ .5 Below 40 1.25 {Remainder of table unchanged.} , Amend footnote "b" to read as follows: b. For piping lengths in excess of five (51 feet (1.524 mml exposed to outdoor air, increase thickness by 0.5 inch 13 mm . (Reason: No performance data is available. REM/Rate scoring procedures do not consider refrigerant piping insulation. This amendment will provide a uniform approach and eliminate the requirement of • policies by the various jurisdictions.) **Sectlon M1305.1.3; change to read as follows: M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided . {bulk of paragraph unchanged} ...from the opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid flooring in accordance with Chapter 5 not less than 24- 30 inches (6.1-A 762 mm) wide. A level service space at least 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present along all sides of the appliance where access is required. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or lar er where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum, access to the attic space shall be provided by one of the following: 1. A permanent stair. 2. A pull down stair. 3. An access door from an upper floor level. Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening. (Reason: To provide a safe means of accessibility to appliances in attics. Consistent with regional amendments to IMC 306.3 and IFGC 306.3.) • North Central Texas 9 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments **Section M1305.1.3.1; add a sentence to read as follows: • Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent ghvsical damage. (Reason: To call attention to the need for care while installing lighting wiring in attic.) **Section M1305.1.4.1; change to read as follows: M1305.1.4.1 Ground clearance. Appliances supported from the ground shall be level and firmly supported on a concrete slab or other approved material extending above the adjoining ground g minimum of 3 inches (76 mm). Appliances suspended from the floor shall have a clearance of not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the ground. (Reason: Consistent with current local practice.) **Sectfon M1305.1.4.3; add a sentence to read as follows: Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent ghvsical damage. (Reason: To require thermostat wires to be protected from damage.) **Section M1307.3.1; delete. (Reason: This provision does not reflect standard practice in this area.) • '"`""`Section M1501.2; delete and replace with the following: M1501.2 Exhaust duct size. The minimum diameter of the exhaust duct shall be as recommended by the manufacturer shall be at least the diameter of the appliance outlet and shall be a minimum nominal size of 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter. The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of termination. (Reason: To clarify the size requirement.) **Section M1501.3; change to read as follows: M1501.3 Length Limitation. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the wall or roof termination with not more than two bends. When extra bends are installed, the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762 mm) for each 45-degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends, measuring in the direction of airflow. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. {Exception is unchanged} (Reason: To make more consistent with regional practice. Dryer technology has improved to the point where they should be capable of handling this.) • North Central Texas 10 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments "'''Section M2005.2; change to read as follows: • M2005.2 Prohibited locations. Fuel-fired water heaters shall not be installed in a room used as a storage closet. Water heaters located in a bedroom or bathroom shall be installed in a sealed enclosure so that combustion air will not be taken from the living space. Access to such enclosure may be from the bedroom or bathroom when through a solid door weather-stripped m accordance with the exterior door air leakage reawrements of the Internat~ona/ Energv Conservation Code and equipped with an approved self-closing device. Direct-vent water heaters are not required to be installed within an enclosure. (Reason: Corresponds with the provisions of IFGC Section 303, exception #5.) **Section G2408.3; delete. (Reason: This provision does not reflect standard practice in this area.) **Section G2412.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Both ends of each section of medium ressure as i in shall identi its o eratin as ressure with an approved tag. The tags are to be composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording, shall be stamped mto the tay "WARNING 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure Do Not Remove" (Reason: To protect homeowners and plumbers.) • '""'`Section G2413.3; add an exception to read as fo/lows: Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2" (Reason: Pipe less than 1/2" has a history in this region of causing whistling.) **Section G2415.6; change to read as follows: G2415.6 (404.6) Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall be laid in channels in the floor and covered in a manner what will allow access to the piping with a minimum amount of damage to the building. Where such piping is subject to exposure to excessive moisture or corrosive substances, the piping shall be protected in an approved manner. As an alternative to installation in channels, the piping shall be installed in accordance with Section G2415 11 (404 11) (Reason: Referencing Section G2415.11 provides CSST piping with outside venting.) ""Section G2415.9; change to read as follows: G2415.9 (404.9) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 4~ 18 inches (3A5 458 mm) below grad , • (Reason: To provide increased protection to piping systems.) North Central Texas 11 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments '"#`Sectfon G2415.9.1; delete. (Reason: Individual lines should also be buried to 18 inches.) **Sect/on G2417.1; change to read as follows: G2417.1 (406.1) General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping installations shall be inspected and pressure tested to determine that the materials, design, fabrication, and installation practices comply with the requirements of this code. The permit holder shall make the applicable tests prescribed in Sections 2417.1.1 through 2417 7 4 to determine compliance with the provisions of this code. The permit holder shall give reasonable advance notice to the code official when the piping system is ready for testing. The egwpment material power and labor necessary for the inspections and test shall be furnished by the permit holder and the permit holder shall be responsible for determining that the work will withstand the test pressure prescribed in the following tests (Reason: To utilize language used in the IPC regarding who is responsible for testing procedures.) **Secdon G2417.4; change to read as follows: G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a monometer or with apressure-measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psis mechanical gauges ~seFe test-pFes~st*es shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches (3 a set hand • 1/10 pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi for tests reauiring a pressure of 3 psig. For tests regwring a pressure of 10 psis mechanical gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one-half inches (3 a set hand a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi. (Reason: To require the use of more accurate diaphragm gauges. Spring gauges do not provide accurate measurement below approximately 17 psig.) '"5ectfon G2417.4.1; change to read as follows: G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shalt be not less than e+ae-a~-eae- 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official. the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury. measured with a manometer or slope gauge , e€##~e-pipe: For welded piping and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200 inches of water column pressure (52 2 kPa) (7.5 psi). the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (69 6 kPa) For piping carrVinq pas at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water column (52 2 kPa) (7 5 psi) the test pressure shall be not less than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure (Reason: To provide for lesser pressures to coordinate with the use of more accurate diaphragm gauges.) • North Central T exas 12 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments **Section G2417.4.2; change to read as follows: • G2417.4.2 (406.4.2) Test duration. The test duration shall be held for a lenoth of time satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for #~f~et less than ~-9-fifteen (15) minutes. For welded oiping and for piping carrvino oas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3 48 kPa) the test duration shall be held for a lenoth of time satisfactory to the Code Official but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes. (Reason: To comply with accepted regional practices.) '"""Add Section G2420.1.4 to read as follows: G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corru ated stainless steel (CSST) pipino systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting or equivalent support suitable for the size of the valves. of adequate strenoth and quality and located at intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12 inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall be installed so as not to interfere with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping, fittings. and valves between anchors All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be disenoaged by movement of the supporting pipino (Reason: To provide proper security to CSST valves. These standards were established in this region in 1999 when CSST was an emerging technology.) """Section G2421.1; add a second paragraph and exception to read as fo/lows: Access to reoulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as specified in Section • M 1305. Exception: A passaoewav or level service space is not required when the reoulator is capable of being serviced and removed through the required attic opening (Reason: To require adequate access to regulators.) '""'`Section G2439.5; add a sentence to read as fo/%ws: The size of duct shall not be reduced alono its developed lenoth nor at the point of termination (Reason: To clarify the size requirement.) ""`Section G2439.5.1; change to read as follows: G2439.5.1 (614.6.1) Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the outlet terminal with not more than two bends. When extra bends are installed the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2 1/2 feet (762 mm) for each 45-degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends. measurino in the direction of airflow. {Exception is unchanged} (Reason: To make more consistent with regional practice. Dryer technology has improved to the point where they should be capable of handling this.) • North Central Texas 13 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments **Section G2445.2; change to read as follows: • G2445.2 (621.2) Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit. Exception: Existing approved unvented heaters may continue to be used in dwelling units in accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed when approved by the Code Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in International Fuel Gas Code Section 108.7. (Reason: Gives code official discretion.) **Section G2448.1.1; change to read as follows: G2448.1.1 (624.1.1) Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to access. sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with this code. (Reason: To clarify installation requirements. Also corresponds with amendments regarding water heater access.) "'"`Section P2503.5.1, item 1; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Shower receptors shall be tested for water tightness by filling with water to the level of the rough threshold. The drain shall be plugged in a manner so that both sides of pans shall be subjected to the test at the point where it is clamped to the drain. • (Reason: To clarify that a water test is required for a shower receptor.) **Section P2503.7.2; change to read as follows: P2503.7.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle ...{bulk of section unchanged} at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at regular intervals as required by applicable state or local provisions feast-ar~aaal}y. (Reason: Recognize TCEQ or other local testing procedures that must be adhered to.) "*"`Section P2603.2.1; change to read as follows: P2603.2.1 Protection against physical damage. In concealed locations... {bulk of section unchanged}... Protective shield plates shall be a minimum of .062-inch-thick (1.6 mm) steely and shall cover the area of the pipe where the member is notched or bored (Reason: To remain consistent with common local practice.) **Secdon P2603.6.1; delete and replace with the following: P2603.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mml below grade • (Reason: Provides sewer depth that is common in this region.) North Central Texas 14 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments • **Section P2709.1; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1. (Reason: To provide more specific requirements.) **Section P2801.6; add an exception as follows: Exception: Elevation of the ignition source is not required for water heaters that are listed as flammable vapor resistant and for installation without elevation. (Reason: To coordinate with Section 2408.2 of the IRC, which recognizes this exception.) ***Section P2902.4.3; changed to read as follows: P2902.4.3 Lawn Irrigation Systems. The potable water supply system to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by an atmospheric-type vacuum breaker, a pressure type vacuum breaker a double-check assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer {remainder of section unchanged}. (Reason: To provide clarity.) **Tab/e P2904.4.1 & P2904.5; delete "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing". • **Sectlons P2904.5.1 and P2904.14; delete reference to "PB" plastic pipe. (Reason: Polybutylene pipe is not allowed for use in this region.) '"`"Section P3005.2.6; changed to read as follows: P3005.2.6 Upper terminal Base-e~s~tasics. Each horizontal drain shall be provided with a cleanout at its upper terminal . vvali: Exception: Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less that five L5) feet (1524 mm) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals. (Reason: To eliminate the requirement for excessive cleanouts.) """`Section P3103.1; change to read as follows: P3103.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes which extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six 6 inches 152 mm above the roof , except that {remainder of section unchanged). (Reason: To provide regional guideline on standard installation method for this area.) • North Central Texas 15 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments ***Sections P3105.2; change to read as follows: • P3105.2 Fixture drains. The total fall in a fixture drain due to pipe slope shall not exceed one pipe diameter, nor shall the vent pipe connection to a fixture drain, except for water closets, be below the weir of the trap . **Section 3105.3 and Figure P3105.3; delete. (Reason: S-trap issues.) ***Sect/on P3111; delete. (Reason: A combination waste and vent system is not approved for use in residential construction. ***Section P3112.2; delete and replace with the following: P3112.2 Installation. Trans for island sinks and similar equipment shall be roughed in above the floor and may be vented by extending the vent as high as possible, but not less than the drainboard height and then retumina it downward and connectin4 it to the horizontal sink drain immediately downstream from the vertical fixture drain. The return vent shall be connected to the horizontal drain through a wye-branch fitting and shall, in addition, be provided with a foot vent taken off the vertical fixture vent by means of a wye-branch immediately below the floor and extending to the nearest partition and then through the roof to the open air or may be connected to other vents at a point not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixtures served. Drainage fittings shall be used on all parts of the vent below the floor level and a minimum slope of one-quarter (1/4) inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) back to the drain shall be maintained. The return bend used under the drainboard shall be a one (1) piece fitting or an assembly of a forty-five (,45) degree (0.79 radius). a ninety (901 degree (1.6 radius) and a forty-five (45) degree (0.79 radius) elbow in the order named. Pipe sizin4 shall be as elsewhere required in this Code. The island sink drain, upstream of the return vent. shall serve no other fixtures. An accessible cleanout shall be installed in the vertical portion of the foot vent. (Reason: To clarify the installation of island venting and to provide a regional guideline on a standard installation method for this region.) ***Chapters 33 through 42; delete. Replace with the electrical code as adopted. END • North Central Texas 16 March 2004 2003 IRC amendments • EXHIBIT C LOCAL AMENDMENTS OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO 2003 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 9 C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\2003 Municipal Codes Adoption Ordinance (draft 7-10-04).wpd Recommended Amendments to the . 2003 International Fire Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2003 International Fire Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IFC. Underlined type is text inserted. i=ifled-t#feug# . A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2000 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new amendment with the 2003 code. Note: Fire sprinkler code provisions for single-family dwellings and duplexes maybe found in the International Residential Code. ""''Section 102.4; change to read as follows: 102.4 Application of ~iidi~g other codes. The design and construction of new structures shall comply with this code, and other codes as applicable .Repairs, alterations and additions to existing structures shall comply with this code and the International €~cisting Building Code. (Reason: Clarification of requirements and that the IFC also applies to new residential construction and the International Existing Building Code is not recommended for adoption at this time.) **Section 102.6; change to read as follows: 102.6 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be • those that are listed in Chapter 45 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well Anv reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted (Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced codes.) '"~*Section 202; amend definition of Fire Watch as follows: FIRE WATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals or standby personnel when required by the fire code official. for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the fire department. North Central Texas 1 March 2004 • 2003 IFC amendments • Option A **Section 202; add a new definition to read as follows: HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building having anv floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Option B **Section 202; add a new definition to read as follows: HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building having anv floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. (Reason: To provide a definition that does not exist in the code.) **Sect/on 202; add definitions as follows: SELF~ERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on aself-service basis. STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel. approved by the Fire Chief. When utilized. the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for utilization shall be as normally calculated by the jurisdiction. (Reason: To provide definitions that do not exist in the code.) "*Section 307.2; change to read as follows: 307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or open burning a-berme. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled. Examples of state or local law. or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may include but not be limited to the following: 1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality guidelines and/or restrictions. 2. State. County or Local temporary or permanent bans on open burning 3. Local written policies as established by the Code Official. **Section 307.3; change to read as follows_ 307.3 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 5A 300 feet (-1~4A 91 440 mm) from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 59 300 feet (4548 91 440 mm) of any structure. (exceptions unchanged) North Central Texas 2 March 2004 • 2003 IFC amendments • **,4dd Section 307.3.3 to read as follows: 307.3.3 Trench Burns. Trench burns shall be conducted in air curtain trenches and in accordance with Section 307.2. **Section 307.4; change to read as follows: 307.4 Attendance. Open burning, trench bums, bonfires or recreational fires shall be constantly attended until the {remainder of section unchanged}. (Reason: Amendments to 307.2, 307.3, 307.3.3 and 307.4 better explain current requirements and recognize that jurisdictions have local established policies that best fit their environments.) **Section 308.3.1; change to read as follows: 308.3.1 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated or located on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exceptions: 1. One- and two-family dwellings. 2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. (Reason: To better explain protection options.) • "*Section 308.3.1.1; change to read as follows: 308.3.1.1 Liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled cooking devices. When permitted as listed in the exceptions of Section 308.3.1, LP-gas burners having an LP-gas container with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pounds [nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg) LP-gas capacity] shall not be located on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction. Exception: One- and two-family dwellings and other residential occupancies when those residential occupancies are in compliance with Section 308.3.1 exception #2, may have containers with a water capacity not greater than 20 pounds (9 08 ko) inominal 1 pound (0.454 k41 LP-aas capacityl. (Reason: Clarification and defines container size residences are allowed.) ""'"`Section 405.1; change to read as follows: 405.1 General. Emergency evacuation drills complying with the provisions of this section shall be conducted in the occupancies listed in Sestiea-494 Table 405.2 or when required by the fire code official. Drills shall be designed in cooperation with the local authorities. (Reason: To correct the discrepancy between general and specific requirements.) North Central Texas 3 March 2004 • 2003 IFC amendments ***Section 408.5.4; change to read as follows: • 408.5.4 Drill frequency. Emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted at least six twelve times per year, Owe four times per year on each shift. (Reason: Due to the tum over in staff, twelve drills per year are necessary for procedural familiarity. This amendment is in line with Table 405.2) **Section 503.1.1; add the following sentence to the first paragraph: Except for single or two family residences the oath of measurement shall be along a minimum of a ten feet 10' wide unobstructed athwa around the external walls of the structure. (Reason: Recognizes that the hose lay provision can only be measured along a pathway that is wide enough for fire fighter access.) **Section 503.2.1; change to read as follows: 503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 2S 24 feet ( 7315mm), except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet (4267 mm). Exception Vertical clearance may be reduced provided such reduction does not impair access y fire apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance when approved. • **Section 503.2.2; change to read as follows: 503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access widths and vertical clearances where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations. (Reason: Amendments to 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 recognize that the equipment now used in fire fighting is increasing in size. The code already recognizes that larger dimensions may be required under Section 503.2.2. The amendments are to standardize the dimensions for this area. With the increase in fire apparatus size, this will allow for the passage of two fire apparatus during a fire or EMS emergency.) **Section 503.3; change to read as follows: 503.3 Marking. Approved striping or when allowed by the code official, signs, or both, shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs er--aet+ses and striping shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. ~1) Striping Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked by painted lines of red traffic paint six inches 6" in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The words "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" shall appear in four inch (4") white letters at 25 feet intervals on the red border markings along both sides of the fire lanes Where a curb is available, the stripping shall be on the vertical face of the curb. North Central Texas 4 March 2004 • 2003 IFC amendments 2 Si ns - Si ns shall read "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE LANE NO PARKING" and shall be 12" wide and 18" high Signs shall be painted on a white background with letters and borders • in red using not less than 2" lettering Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet six inches (6'6") above finished grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than fifty feet (50') apart Signs may be installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief. (Reason: Establishes a standard method of marking.) **Section 503.4; change to read as follows: 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 and an area marked as a fire lane as described in Section 503.3 shall be maintained at all times. (Reason: As originally worded, it implied that vehicles could be parked in the marked fire lane and not be in violation if the minimum width is still maintained. Current accepted enforcement practice is to require all of the marked fire lane to be maintained clear and unobstructed.) **Section 704.1; change to read as follows: 704.1 Enclosure. Interior vertical shafts, including but not limited to stairways, elevator hoistways, service and utility shafts, that connect two or more stories of a building shall be enclosed or protected in accordance with the codes in effect at the time of construction but, regardless of when constructed, not less than as specified in Table 704.1. When openings are required to be {remainder of section • unchanged}. (Reason: Provides standard minimum protection retroactively, but clarifies that this section is not to be used to reduce higher protection levels that were required when originally constructed.) Section 803.3.2 and Section 803.4.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exceation Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903 3 1 1 shall be limited to 50 percent of the wall area. (Reason: This change allows an increase in wall coverage due to the presence of sprinklers.) *`Section 804.1.1; add a second exception to read as follows: Exceptions: 1_{existing exception unchanged} 2 Trees shall not be prohibited inside private dwelling units of Group R-2 Occupancies. (Reason: Eliminates rule for private dwelling space.) North Central Texas 5 March 2004 • 2003 IFC amendments **Section 901.7; change to read as follows: • 901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service or in the event of an excessive number of activations, the fire department and the code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection system has been returned to service. (Reason: Gives Fire Chief more discretion. Requires adoption of definition amendment in Section 202.) **Section 902.1; under "Standpipe, Types of" definition, amend "Manual dry" by adding a sentence to read as follows: The system must be supervised as specified in Section 905.2. (Reason: Corresponds with Section 905.2 recommended amendment.) ***Section 903.2; delete the exception. (Reason: These areas pose a fire risk to the structural integrity of the building.) **Add Section 903.2.8.3 to read as follows: 903.2.8.3 Self~ervice stora~te facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self-service storage facilities. . Exception• One-story self-service storage facilities that have no interior corridors with gone-hour fire barrier separation wall installed between every storage compartment. (Reason: Consistent with unamended IBC.) Option A **Section 903.2.10; amend 903.2.10.3 and add 903.2.10.4, 903.2.10.5, and 903.2.10.6 as follows: 903.2.10.3 Buildings more than 55 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in compliance with Section 1509 of the International Building Code, that is located 55 feet (16 764 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Exception: Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.3 of the Building Code. 903.2.10.4 Hiah-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet !4572 mml. see Chapter 23 to determine if those provisions apply. 903.2.10.5 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be North Central Texas 6 March 2004 • 2003 IFC amendments protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system. • Option B **Section 903.2.10; amend 903.2.10.3 and add 903.2.10.4, 903.2.10.5, and 903.2.10.6 as follows: 903.2.10.3 Buildings more than &b 35 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level, other than penthouses in compliance with Section 1509 of the Intemational Building Code. that is located 55 35 feet (6410 668mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Exception: 2-Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.3 of the International Building Code. 903 210 4 Hiah-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm) see Chapter 23 to determine if those provisions apply. 903 210 5 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system. 903 210 6 Buildings Over 6.000 sa.ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings with a building area over 6 000 sg ft For the purpose of this provision fire walls shall not define separate buildings. Exceptions: 1 Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.3 of the International Building Code. 2. Type A-5. (Reason: Reflect local practices.) *'Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows: 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the code official, automatic A~terx~atis sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such {bulk of section unchanged} ...because it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment. 1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a serious life or fire hazard. 2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of the contents, when approved by the code official. 3. Generator and transformer rooms, under the direct control of a public utility, separated from the remainder of the building by walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having afire- resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. (Reason: Gives more discretion to code official. Protects locations where fire risks are poorly addressed.) North Central Texas 7 March 2004 • 2003 IFC amendments • '"""`Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the supply requirements of the respective standards however every fire protection system shall be designed with a 10 psi safety factor. (Reason: To define uniform safety factor.) **Section 903.4; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows: Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisor~siQnal at the central station upon tampering. (Reason: To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 905.9.) **Add Section 903.6.2 to read as follows: 903 6 2 Spray booths and rooms New and existing spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Section 1504. (Reason: Consistent with amendment to IFC 1504.) • **Section 905.2; change to read as follows: 905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA 14. Manual drv standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psiq and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with ahigh/low alarm. (Reason: To define manual dry standpipe supervision requirements.) '"`Section 905.3.2; delete exceptions #1 and #2. (Reason: Reflects local practice.) *'"`Section 905.4, item #5; change to read as follows: 5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with atwo-way hose connection located either {remainder of paragraph unchanged} . (Reason: Clarity.) "''`Section 905.9; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows: North Central Texas 8 March 2004 . 2003 IFC amendments Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the . sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering_ (Reason: To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 903.4.) **Add Sectlon 907.1.3 to read as follows: 907.1.3 Desistn Standards. All alarm systems new or replacement serving 50 or more alarm actuating devices shall be addressable fire detection systems. Alarm systems serving more than 75 smoke detectors or more than 200 total alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems. Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building remodel or expansion initiated after the effective date of this code, as adopted. exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative building remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the building must comma within 18 months of permit application. (Reason: Consistent with local practice.) **Sectlon 907.2.3; change to read as follows: 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be • connected to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of 100' open space. all buildings, whether portable buildings or the main building, will be considered one building for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm systems. (Reason: To distinguish educational from day care occupancy minimum protection requirements. Further, to define threshold at which portable buildings are considered a separate building for the purposes of alarm systems.) **Sectlon 907.2.3; change exception #1 and add exception #1.1 to read as follows: 1. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant load of less than 50 when provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. 1.1. Residential In-Home day care with not more than 12 children may use interconnected single station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of more than five children 2 1/2 or less years of ape, see Section 907.2.6.1 (Reason: Consistent with Texas State laws concerning day care facility requirements.) Option A '""Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows: North Central Texas 9 March 2004 2003 IFC amendments • 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having ~ floor used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level (balance unchanged) Option B **Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows: 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having ~ floors used for human occupancy located more than ~ 55 feet (22-86816 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm communications system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2. (Reason: To correct definition of high-rise for Option B jurisdictions.) **Section 907.2.12, exception f13; change to read as follows: 3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the International Building Code when used for oven air seating• however this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes. restaurants and similarly enclosed areas (Reason: To indicate that enclosed areas within open air seating type occupancies are not excepted from automatic fire alarm system requirements.) ""Section 907.4; add a second paragraph to read as follows: • Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action type. (Reason: Consistent with local requirements.) '"'Add Section 907.6.1 to read as follows: 907.6.1 Installation. All fire alarm svstems shall be installed in such a manner that the failure of anv single alarm-actuating oralarm-indicating device will not interfere with the normal operation of any other such devices. All svstems shall be Class "A" wired with a minimum of six feet separation between supply and return IOODS. IDC -Class "A" style - D - SLC Class "A" Style 6 -notification Class "B" Style Y (Reason: To provide uniformity in system specifications and guidance to design engineers.) Option A ""'`Section 907.9.2; change to read as follows: 907.8.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have ~ floor located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the {remainder of section unchanged}. North Central Texas 10 March 2004 2003 IFC amendments Option i3 • **Section 907.9.2; change to read as follows: 907.9.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have ~ floor located more than 75 55 feet (~~6916 764 mm) above the {remainder of section unchanged}. (Reason: Correct definition of high-rise for Option B jurisdictions.) "'"'Section 1008.1.3.4; add criteria #7 as follows: 7. If a full building smoke detection system is not provided approved smoke detectors shall be provided on both the access and egress sides of doors and in a location approved by the authority having ~unsdiction of NFPA 72. Actuation of a smoke detector shall automatically unlock the door (Reason: To increase safety by preventing smoke from causing a malfunction in the motion sensor release mechanism while at the same time obscuring the manual release button and thereby potentially trapping people in an exit corridor of a burning building.) "*Section 1016.1; add an exception #5 to read as follows: 5. In Group B office buildings corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire-resistive construction within office spaces of a single tenant when the space is equipped with an approved automatic smoke-detection svstem within the corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. The smoke-detection system shall be connected to the • bwldinp's fire alarm svstem where such a system is provided. (Reason: Consistent with regional amendment to IBC 1016.1.) Option A '`*Section 1019.1.8; change to read as follows: 1019.1.8 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or 405, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where t#e ~ floor surface is located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire...{remainder of section unchanged} Option B """`Section 1019.1.8; change to read as follows: 1019.1.8 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or 405, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where tiae ~ floor surface is located more than 75 55 feet (~2~G68 16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire {remainder of section unchanged}. North Central Texas 11 March 2004 2003 IFC amendments • (Reason: Correct definition of high-rise for Option B jurisdictions.) • **Section 1504.6; change to read as follows: 1504.6 Fire Protection. New and existing sprav Spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system (remainder of section unchanged} (Reason: Consistent protection in all spray booths.) Option A **Section 2302; add a second paragraph to the definition of "High-Piled Combustible Storage" to read as follows: Any building exceeding 12.000 sg.ft. that has a clear height in excess of 12 feet, making it possible to be used for storage in excess of 12 feet, shall be considered to be high-piled storage and shall comply with the provisions of this section. When a specific product cannot be identified. a fire protection system shall be installed as for Class IV commodities, to the maximum pile height. Option B **Section 2302; add a second paragraph to the definition of "High-Piled Combustible Storage" to read as follows: Any building exceeding 6.000 sg.ft. that has a clear height in excess of 12 feet, making it possible to be used for storage in excess of 12 feet, shall be considered to be high-piled storage and shall comply • with the provisions of this section. When a specific product cannot be identified. a fire protection system shall be installed as for Class IV commodities, to the maximum pile height. (Reason: To provide protection for worst-case scenario in flexible or unknown situations.) *`Section 3301.1.3; change to read as follows: 3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Exceptions: 1. Only when approved for fireworks displays, storage and handling of fireworks as rop vided wed in Section 3304 and 3308. 2. 3--The use of fireworks for approved display as permitted in Section 3308. (Reason: Restricts to approved displays, which is consistent with local practice.) "*Section 3302; change the definition of "gieworks" to read as follows: North Central Texas 12 March 2004 • 2003 IFC amendments FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, a~ detonation, and/or activated by ignition with a • match or other heat producing device that meets the definition of 1.4G fireworks or 1.3G fireworks as set forth herein. (Reason: Increased safety from fireworks related injuries.) **Section 3403.6; add a sentence to read as follows: An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping svstems. **Section 3404.2.11.5; add a sentence to read as follows: An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping svstems. (Reason: Increased protection in response to underground leak problems and rehabilitation difficulty in underground applications.) '"`Section 3404.2.11.5.2; change to read as follows: 3404.2.11.5.2 Leak detection. Underground storage tank systems (bulk of provision unchanged} and installed in accordance with NFPA 30 and as specified in Section 3404.2.11.5.3. (Reason: Reference to Section 3404.2.11.5.3 amendment.) • **Add Section 3404.2.11.5.3 to read as follows: 3404.2.11.5.3 Drv sumas. Approved sampling tubes of a minimum 6 inches in diameter shall be installed in the backfill material of each underground flammable or combustible liquid storage tank. The tubes shall extend from a point 12 inches below the average grade of the excavation to ground level and shall be provided with suitable surface access caps. Each tank site shall provide a sampling sump at the corners of the excavation with a minimum of 4 sumps. Sampling tubes shall be placed in the product line excavation within 10 feet of the tank excavation and one every 50 feet routed along product lines towards the dispensers. a minimum of two are required. (Reason: Provides an economical means of checking potential leaks at each tank site.) *'Delete Section 3406.5.4.5 and replace with the following: 3406.5.4.5 Commercial. industrial, s~overnmental or manufacturins~. Dispensing of Class II and III motor vehicle fuel from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles located at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments is allowed where permitted, provided such dispensing operations are conducted in accordance with Sections 3406.5.4.5.1 through 3406.5.4.5.3. 3406.5.4.5.1 Site requirements. 1. Dispensing may occur at sites that have been permitted to conduct mobile fueling North Central Texas 13 March 2004 2003 IFC amendments • 2. A detailed site plan shall be submitted with each application for a permit. The site plan must indicate: a. all buildings, structures, and appurtenances on site and their use or function: • b. all uses adjacent to the property lines of the site: c. the locations of all storm drain openings, adjacent waterways or wetlands: d. information regarding slope, natural drainage, curbing. impounding and how a spill will be retained upon the site gropertv: and. e. The scale of the site plan. 3. The Code Official is authorized to impose limits upon: the times and/or davs during which mobile fueling operations are allowed to take place and specific locations on a site where fueling is permitted. 4. Mobile fueling operations shall be conducted in areas not generally accessible to the public. 5. Mobile fueling shall not take place within 15 feet (4.572 m) of buildings, property lines, or combustible storage. 3406.5.4.5.2 Refueling Operator Requirements. 1. The owner of a mobile fueling operations shall provide to the jurisdiction a written response plan which demonstrates readiness to respond to a fuel spill, carry out appropriate mitigation measures. and to indicate its process to properly dispose of contaminated materials when circumstances require. 2. The tank vehicle shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 385 and Local. State and Federal requirements. The tank vehicle's specific functions shall include that of supplying fuel to motor vehicle fuel tanks. The vehicle and all its eauipment shall be maintained in good repair. 3. Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 feet (7.62 m) of the tank vehicle or the point of fueling shall be prominently posted on 3 sides of the vehicle including the back and both sides. 4. Afire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 40:BC shall be provided on the vehicle with signage clearly indicating its location. 5. The dispensing_nozzles and hoses shall be of an approved and listed type. 6. The dispensing hose shall not be extended from the reel more than 100 feet (30.48m) in length. 7. Absorbent materials, non-water absorbent pads. a 10 foot (3.048 m) long containment boom. an approved container with lid, and anon-metallic shovel shall be provided to mitigate a minimum 5- gallon fuel spill. 8. Tanker vehicles shall be equipped with a fuel limit switch such as a count-back switch, limiting the amount of a single fueling operation to a maximum of 500 gallons (1893 L) between resettings of the limit switch. Exception: Tankers utilizing remote emergency shut-off device capability where the operator constantly carries the shut-off device which, when activated, immediately causes flow of fuel from the tanker to cease. 9. Persons responsible for dispensing operations shall be trained in the appropriate mitigating actions in the event of a fire, leak, or spill. Training records shall be maintained by the dispensing company and shall be made available to the Code Official upon request. 10. Operators of tank vehicles used for mobile fueling operations shall have in their possession at all times an emergency communications device to notify the proper authorities in the event of an emergency. 3406.5.4.5.3 Operational Requirements. 1. The tank vehicle dispensing equipment shall be constantly attended and operated only by designated personnel who are trained to handle and dispense motor fuels. 2. Prior to beginning dispensing operations, precautions shall be taken to assure ignition sources are not rep sent. 3. The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during dispensing operations. 4. Night time fueling operations shall only take place in adequately lighted areas. North Central Texas 14 March 2004 . 2003 IFC amendments 5. The tank vehicle shall be positioned with respect to vehicles being fueled so as to preclude traffic from driving over the delivery hose and between the tank vehicle and the motor vehicle bein4 fueled. . 6. During fueling operations tank vehicle brakes shall be set, chock blocks shall be in place and warning lights shall be in operation. 7. Motor vehicle fuel tanks shall not be topped off. 8. The dispensing hose shall be properly placed on an approved reel or in an approved compartment prior to moving the tank vehicle. 9. The Code Official and other appropriate authorities shall be notified when a reportable spill or unauthorized discharge occurs. (Reason: Provides clarity and organization of the site, operation and use requirements.) **Add Section 3803.2.1.8 to read as follows: 3803 21 8 Jewelry Repair Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies. Where natural gas service is not available portable LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply approved torch assemblies or similar appliances Such containers shall not exceed 20-pound (9.0 kg) water capacity. Aggregate capacity shall not exceed 60-pound (27 2 kg) water capacity Each device shall be separated from other containers by a distance of not less than 20 feet. (Reason: To provide a consistent and reasonable means of regulating the use of portable LP-Gas containers in these situations.) **Section 3804.2; add an exception #2 to read as follows: Exceptions: 1_{existing exception unchanged} • 2 Except as permitted in 308.3 and 3804.3.2 LP-gas containers are not permitted in residential areas. (Reason: To provide a consistent and reasonable means of regulating the use of portable LP-Gas containers. References regional amendment to IFC 3804.3.2.) '"""'Add Section 3804.3.2 to read as follows: 3804 3 2 Spas Pool Heaters and other listed devices. Where natural pas service is not available. LP- Gas containers are allowed to be used to supply spa and pool heaters or other listed devices. Such containers shall not exceed 250-gallon water capacity. See Table 3804.3 for location of containers. (Reason: Allows for an alternate fuel source.) END North Central Texas 15 March 2004 2003 IFC amendments • • EXHIBIT D LOCAL AMENDMENTS OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO 2003 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 10 C:\WINDOWS\TEMI'\2003 Municipal Codes Adoption Ordinance (drag 7-10-04).wpd f Recommended Amendments to the • 2003 International Plumbing Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2003 International Plumbing Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IPC. Underlined type is text inserted ~gq . A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2000 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new amendment with the 2003 edition of the code. *"Tab/e of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as fo/lows: Section 714 Engineered Gen~,+ter+aed Drainage Design 62 (Reason: Editorial change to make compatible with amendment to Section 714.1.) ***Section 101.2; change exceptions 1 and 2 as follows: 101.2 Scope (Paragraph unchanged) Exceptions: 1. Detached one and two- family dwellings (unchanged) ...International Residential Code as adopted. 2. Plumbing systems in existing buildings (unchanged) ...International Existing Building Code or the provisions for existing buildings in the /ntemationa/ Building Code as adopted • (Reason: Recognize amendments to the IRC and IEBC alternates.) "'`Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 13 and such codes. when specifically adopted and standards shall be considered as part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where the differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall be the minimum requirements. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Anv reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electncal Code as adopted (Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced codes. ) '"`'"Sections 106.6.2 and 106.6.3; change to read as fo/lows: 106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be as adopted by resolution of the governing bodv of the jurisdiction. 106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall establish a policy for aatge~e-authorizing the refunding of North Central Texas 1 March 2004 2003 IPC amendments • fees. as-#eAeu~s. (Delete balance of section) • (Reason: This calls to attention of local jurisdictions considering adoption that they need a fee schedule and a refund policy.) ***Section 109; Delete entire section and insert the following: SECTION 109 MEANS OF APPEAL 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the board of appeals established by ordinance. The board shall be governed by the enabling ordinance. (Reason: Most jurisdictions already have an ordinance establishing and governing an appeals board for this code. This also calls to the attention of jurisdictions not having such a board that it needs to be established.) ""Section 305.6.1; change to read as fo/lows: 305.6.1 Sewer depth. .Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below grade. (Reason: Provides sewer depth that is common in this region. Deleted reference to private sewage disposal because a private sewage disposal code is not typically adopted in this region.) • """'Section 305.9; change to read as follows: 305.9 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a plumbing system installed within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking garages or other locations in a manner in which they would be exposed to damage shall be recessed into the wall or otherwise protected in an approved manner. (Reason: Provide a common cutoff point to designate a general separation distance at which plumbing systems should be safe for consistency in enforcement.) '"~Sectfon 310.4; delete. (Reason: Enforcement of privacy walls and doors, and the maintenance thereof, should not be a code issue. It is an owner courtesy issue.) **Sections 312.9.1 and 312.9.2; change to read as follows: 312.9.1 Inspections. Annual inspections shall be made of all backflow prevention assemblies and air gaps to determine whether they are operable. In the absence of local provisions the owner is responsible to ensure that testing is performed. 312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies, double check-valve North Central Texas 2 March 2004 • 2003 IPC amendments assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, double check detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, hose • connection backflow preventers, and spill-proof vacuum breakers shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The testing procedure shall be performed in accordance with applicable local provisions In the absence of local provisions the owner is responsible to ensure that testing is done in accordance with one of the following standards: {list of standards unchanged} (Reason: Recognize TCEQ or other local testing procedures that must be adhered to. To place responsibility of testing on the owner.) ""`Section 314.2.1; modify second sentence to read as follows: 314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley sidewalk. rooftop, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance. (Reason: Greater specificity in prohibited locations for condensate discharge. Consistent with regional amendment to IMC 307.2.1.) ""**Section 314.2.2; change to read as fo/lows: 314.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene, polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be selected for the pressure~a~ temperature, and exposure rating • of the installation. {Remainder unchanged} (Reason: To require UV protection.) **Section 401.1; add a sentence to read as follows: The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions of the Building Code Should anv conflicts apse between the two chapters the Code Official shall determine which provision a hes. (Reason: Gives discretion to Code Official in case of code conflict.) ""`Section 403.1; change to read as follows: 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number as follows: 1. Assembly Occupancies: At least one drinking fountain shall be provided at each floor level in an approved location. Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining establishment 2. Groups A. B. F. H. I. M and S Occupancies Buildings or portions thereof where persons are employed shall be provided with at least one water closet for each sex except as provided for in Section 403.2. North Central Texas 3 March 2004 2003 IPC amendments • 3. Group E Occupancies Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403 1 4. GrOUD R Occupancies Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 4031 • It is recommended but not re uired that the minimum number of fixtures rovided also number shown in Table 403.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 403.1 shall be cons d Wed the individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the International Building Code. Occupancy classification shalt be determined in accordance with the International Building Code. '"""`Add Sectlon 403.1.2 to read as follows: 403.1.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall com I with Section 1209 of the Intemational Buildin Code. (Reason: Table 403.1 is made optional. Gives minimum requirements in body of code. Consistent with regional amendments to IBC Section 2902.) **SecUon 405.6; delete. (Reason: Texas State regulations cover plumbing in mental health centers. Consistent with regional amendment to IPC 1002.10.) """"'Section 409.2; change to read as follows: 409.2 Water connection. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing machine shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608. • (Reason: Domestic dishwashing machines would be difficult to enforce and should already come equipped with backflow preventers. Consistent with regional amendments in IPC Section 608.) '*Secfion 410.1; change to read as fo/lows: 410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME A112.19.1 M, ASME A112.19.2M or ASME A112.19.9M, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 1010. Drinking fountains and water coolers shall conform to NSF 61, Section 9. Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinkin4 or dining establishment. (Reason: Coincide with amendments made to IPC 403.1 and IBC 2902.1.) "''`Section 412.4; change to read as follows: 412.4 Required location .Floor drains shall be installed in the followin4 areas North Central Texas 4 March 2004 2003 IPC amendments • 1. In public coin-operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple family dwellings, • the rooms containing automatic clothes washers shall be provided with floor drains located to readily drain the entire floor area. ia-diaa~eteF: 2. Commercial kitchens. (In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens the code official may accept floor sinks.) (Reason: To make more compatible with local health code practices.) **Section 413.4; change to read as follows: 413.4 Water supply required. All food waste grinders shall be provided with a supply of cold water. The water supply shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or with the installation of a backflow preventer m accordance with Section 608 (Reason: Consistent with local practice and regulations. Consistent with regional amendments in IPC Section 608.) **Section 417.5; change to read as follows: 417.5 Shower floors or receptors. Floor surtaces shall be constructed of impervious, noncorrosive, nonabsorbent and waterproof materials. Thresholds shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mml and a maximum of 9 inches (229 mml measured from top of the dram to top of threshold or dam Thresholds shall be of sufficient width to accommodate a mirnmum twenty two (22) inch (559 mm door • Exce tion: Showers desi ned to coin ~Iv with ICC/ANSI A117 1 (Reason: To provide more specific requirements.) 'k"'Sect/on 417.5.2; change to read as follows: 417.5.2 Shower lining. Floors under shower compartments, except where prefabricated receptors have been provided, shall be lined and made water tight utilizing material complying with Sections 417.5.2.1 through 417.5.2.4. Such liners shall turn up on all sides at least 2 3 inches 76 mm) above the finished threshold level and shall extend outward over the threshold and fastened to the outside of the threshold iamb. Liners shall be recessed and fastened to an approved backing {remainder of section unchangedj.... (Reason: Consistent with local practice.) '"`Add Section 417.7 to read as follows: 417.7 Test for shower receptors. Shower receptors shall be tested for water tightness by filling with w_ ater to the level of the rough threshold. The dram shalt be plugged in a manner so that both sides of ans shall be subjected to the test at the point where it is clamped to the drain North Central Texas 5 March 2004 2003 IPC amendments • (Reason: To clarify that a water test is required for a shower receptor.) • **Section 419.3; change to read as follows: 419.3 Surrounding material. Wall and floor space to a point 2 feet (610 mm) in front of a urinal lip and 4 feet (1219 mm) above the floor and at least 2 feet (610 mm) to each side of the urinal shall be waterproofed with a smooth, readily cleanable, hard. nonabsorbent material. (Reason: Match unamended IBC 1209.) **Sectlon 502.3; change to read as follows: 502.3 Water heaters installed in attics. Attics containing a water heater shall be provided ...{bulk of paragraph unchanged} ...side of the water heater. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the water heater. (Reason: To ensure adequate access.) **Add Section 502.5 to read as follows: 502.5 Water heaters above Around or floor. When the attic roof mezzanine or alatform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mml above the ground or floor level it shall be made accessible by a stairway or Dermanent ladder fastened to the building • 502.5.1 Whenever the mezzanine or olatform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 502.3.1. (Reason: To provide safe access to water heaters and to provide lighting and receptacle for maintenance of equipment. Consistent with regional amendments to IFGC 306.7 and IMC 306.7. Note reference to amendment above.) **Sectlon 504.6.1; change to read as follows: 504.6.1 Discharge. The relief valve shall discharge through full size i in to a safe place of disposal such as a figs floor drain, outside the building, or an indirect waste receptor. The discharge pipe shall not have any trapped sections. When the drain pipe run is exposed. in an area outside of the room where the water heater is located. in a manner that would make it subject to damage the drain ar~d shall have a visible air gap or air gap fitting located in the same room as the water heater. The outlet end of the discharge pipe shall not be threaded and such discharge pipe shall not have a valve or tee installed. Relief valve piping shall be piped independent of other equipment drains or relief valve discharge piping to the disposal point. Such pipe shall be installed in a manner that does not cause personal injury to occupants in the immediate area or structural damage to the building. The discharge pipe shall not discharge into the pan required in Section 504.7. North Central Texas 6 March 2004 • 2003 IPC amendments • When discharging outside the building the point of discharge shall be with the end of the pipe not more than two (2) feet (610 mm) nor less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the Around or the floor level of the area receiving the discharge and pointing downward. (Reason: To provide a higher degree of safety.) **Add Section 604.4.1 to read as follows: 604.4.1 State maximum flow rate. Where the State mandated maximum flow rate is more restrictive than those of this section, the State flow rate shall take precedence (Reason: To recognize State standards.) """Tables 605.3 and 605.4; delete "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing' (Reason: Polybutylene pipe is not allowed for use in this region.) **Section 606.1; delete items #4 and #5. (Reason: The code is too restrictive as written.) '"'Section 606.2; items #1 and 2 change to read as follows: • 1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture_ Facception: Tub and shower valves. 2. On the water supply pipe to each sillcock when subject to freezing. (Reason: To provide shut-off valves to every fixture.) '"""Section 608.1; change to read as follows: 608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross-connections or any other piping connections to the system. Backflow preventer applications shall conform to applicable local regulations. Table 608.1, except and as specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.9. (Reason: To recognize local requirements.) '"`"'Section 608.16.5; change to read as follows: North Central Texas 7 March 2004 • 2003 IPC amendments 608.16.5 Connections to lawn Irrigation Systems. The potable water supply system to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected ~ against backflow by an atmospheric-type vacuum breaker, a pressure type vacuum breaker. adouble-check assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer . {remainder of section unchanged}. (Reason: To recognize regional practices.) **Section 608.17; change to read as follows: 608.17 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall be located and constructed so as to be safeguarded against contamination in accordance with applicable local regulations. In the absence of other local regulations, installation shall be in accordance with Sections 608.17.1 through 608.17.8. (Reason: To allow local requirements to govern.) **Add Section 712.5 to read as follows: 712.5 Dual Pump System. All sumps shall be automatically discharged and, when in anv "public use" occupancy where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units, shall be provided with dual pumps or electors arranged to function independently in case of overload or mechanical failure. For storm drainage sumps and pumping systems, see Section 1113. (Reason: To address dual pump system. To provide reference for storm drainage systems.) • '"""Section 714, 714.1; change to read as follows: SECTION 714 ENGINEERED DRAINAGE DESIGN 714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing, design and layout of the drainage system shall be permitted to be designed by approved seteF design methods. (Reason: Code was too restrictive.) **Section 802.4; add a sentence to read as follows: No standpipe shall be installed below the ground. (Reason: To make systems less susceptible to improper modifications.) ""'`Section 904.1; changed to read as follows: 904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least six 6 inches (152 mm) above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof. North Central Texas 8 March 2004 • 2003 IPC amendments (Reason: To provide regional guideline on standard installation method for this area.) • **Section 912.1; change to read as follows: 912.1 Type of fixture. A combination drain and vent system shall not serve fixtures other than floor drains, standpipes, and indirect waste receptors. Combination drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge from a food waste grinder or clinical sink. (Reason: To prevent trap siphoning of sinks and lavatories.) **Section 912.2; change to read as follows: 912.21nstallation. The only vertical pipe of a combination drain and vent system shall be the connection between the fixture drain of a standpipe, and the horizontal combination drain and vent pipe. The maximum vertical distance shall be 8 feet (2438 mm). (Reason: To prevent trap siphoning of sinks and lavatories.) **Section 1002.10; delete. (Reason: Texas State regulations cover plumbing in mental health centers. Consistent with regional amendment to IPC 405.6.) • **Section 1003 {Until the Health and Water Departments of the area can coordinate a uniform grease trap section, each city will have to modify this section individually.} ***Section 1101.8; change to read as follows: 1101.8 Cleanouts required. Cleanouts shall be installed in the buildin storm drainage system... {remainder of section unchanged}... (Reason: To specify that cleanouts are only required in the building.) *"Section 1106.1; change to read as follows: 1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building storm sewers, and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on six (6) inches aer hour tl~e--48~y rainfall rate ' (Reason: Specify the roof drain size normally used in the area.) North Central Texas 9 March 2004 • 2003 IPC amendments • **Section 1107.3; change to read as follows: 1107.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems shall be sized in accordance with Section 1106 . ..Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water {remainder of section unchanged} . (Reason: Specify that overflow drainage is to be the same size as the normal roof drains.) ***Section 1202.1; delete Exception 2. (Reason: State law already specifies that vacuum systems must comply with NFPA 99C.) END North Central Texas 10 March 2004 . 2003 IPC amendments • • EXHIBIT E LOCAL AMENDMENTS OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO 2003 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page I 1 C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\2003 Municipal Codes Adoption Ordinance (draft 7-10-04).wpd r Recommended Amendments to the • 2003 International Mechanical Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 20031nternational Mechanical Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IMC. Underlined type is text inserted. wed-t#Fe~gt~ . A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2000 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new amendment with the 2003 edition of the code. **Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes. when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards. each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Anv reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. (Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced codes.) **Section 302.3; change to read as follows: • 302.3 Cutting, notching and boring in wood framing. When permitted by the International Building Code. the T#e cutting, notching and boring of wood framing members shall comply with Sections 302.3.1 through 302.3.4. (Reason: Reference IBC and its restrictions.) "`Section 304.6; delete. (Reason: This provision does not reflect standard practice in this area. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC 305.5.) **Section 304.9; change to read as follows: 304.9 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending above adjoining grade a minimum of 3 inches 76 mm or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade. (Reason: Consistent with current local practice. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC 305.7.) North Central Texas 1 March 2004 • 2003 IMC amendments • **Section 306.3; change to read as follows: 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided ...{bulk of paragraph unchanged} ...from the opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid flooring not less than 24- 30 inches (6-1.9 762 mm) wide. A level service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum. access to the attic space shall be provided by one of the following 1. A permanent stair. 2. A Dull down stair. 3. An access door from an upper floor level. Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening. (Reason: To provide a safe means of accessibility to appliances in attics. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC 306.3.) "'"`Section 306.5; change to read as follows: 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures at a an aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided by a permanent approved means of access,~he~teflt-ef Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 8 feet . (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and appliance's level service space. Such access shall ...{bulk of section to read the same}... on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope). A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the eauipment and appliance location in accordance with the Electrical Code. (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances. To provide access to electricity for maintenance of equipment. Consistent with IFGC amendments.) **Add Section 306.6.1 to read as follows: 306.6.1 Catwalk. On roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to the working platform at the appliance (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances. Consistent with IFGC amendments.) **Add Section 306.7 to read as follows: 306.7 Water heaters above around or floor. When the mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ground or floor level it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building North Central Texas 2 March 2004 • 2003 IMC amendments • 306.7.1 Whenever the meuanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level. lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 306.3.1. (Reason: To provide safe access to water heaters and to provide lighting and receptacle for maintenance of equipment. Consistent with regional amendments to IFGC 306.7 and IPC 502.5.) **Section 307.2.1; modify second sentence to read as follows: 307.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley, sidewalk. rooftop. or other areas so as to cause a nuisance. (Reason: Greater specificity in prohibited locations for condensate discharge. Consistent with regional amendment to IPC 314.2.1.) '""'Section 307.2.2; change to read as follows: 307.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene, potybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be selected for the pressureLa~ temperature, and exposure rating of the installation. {Remainder unchanged} (Reason: To require UV protection.) • **Sectfon 307.2.3; add item #4 to read as follows: 4. Discharge, as noted. shall be to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a stoppage of the drain. However. the conspicuous point shall not create a hazard such as dripping over a walking surface or other areas so as to create a nuisance. (Reason: To alert occupants to a condition needing corrective action.) '"Sect/on 401.5; add a second exception to read as follows: Exceptions: 1_ {existing exception unchanged} 2. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when infiltration of outside air is present. (Reason: Provide a more reasonable alternative in areas where a large volume of outside air is present.) "`"Section 403.2; add an exception to read as follows: F~cception: Where the design professional demonstrates that an engineered ventilation system is designed in accordance with ASHRAE 62. the minimum required rate of outdoor air shall be ermitted to be as specified in such engineered svstem design. North Central Texas 3 March 2004 . 2003 IMC amendments • (Reason: Recognize the most commonly used standard as an alternate design method.) **Section 403.2.1; add an item #4 to read as follows: 4. Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatory or combination thereof maybe ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air. (Reason: Consistent with common local practice. Consistent with regional amendment to IRC R303.3.) **Tab/e 403.3, footnote g: change to read as follows: g. Transfer air permitted in accordance with Section 403.2.2. Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatory or combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air. (Reason: Consistent with common local practice.) """`Section 501.2; add a third exception to read as follows: Exceptions: 1. {existing exception unchanged} 2. {existing exception unchanged} 3. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when infiltration of • outside air is present. (Reason: Provide a more reasonable alternative in areas where a large volume of outside air is present.) """`Section 504.6; add a sentence to read as follows: The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of termination. (Reason: To clarify size requirement. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC 614.6.) **Section 504.8.1; change to read as follows: 504.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the outlet terminal with not more than two bends. When extra bends are installed, the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762 mm) for each 45-degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends, measuring in the direction of airflow. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the transition duct. {Exception is unchanged} (Reason: To make more consistent with regional practice. Dryer technology has improved to the point where they should be capable of handling this. Consistent with regional amendment to IFGC 614.6.1.) o en ra exas arc 4 • 2003 IMC amendments • **Section 506.3.10 • Chan a to read as follows: g 506.3.10 Grease duct enclosure. A grease duct serving a Type I hood that penetrates a ceiling, wall or floor shall be enclosed ...{bulk of paragraph unchanged}... through the use of weather-protected openings. Clearance from the duct to the interior surface of enclosures of combustible construction shall be not less than 18 inches (457 mm). Clearance from the duct to the interior surtace of enclosures of noncombustible construction or gypsum wallboard attached to noncombustible structures shall be not less than 6-iasbes-(1) 3 inches (76 mm) or more than 12 inches (305 mm1. The duct enclosure shall serve a single grease exhaust duct system and shall not contain any other ducts, piping, wiring or systems. Delete second exception. (Reason: Consistent with common local practice.) **Section 607.2.2; change to read as follows: 607.2.2 Hazardous exhaust ducts. Hazardous exhaust duct systems shall extend directly to the exterior of the building and shall not extend into or through ducts and plenums. Penetration of structural elements shall conform to this section and the International Building Code except that fire €-+re dampers are not required at penetration of fire-resistance-rated assemblie (Reason: To clarify requirements.) • **Section 607.5.1; change to read as follows: 607.5.1 Fire Walls. Ducts and air transfer openings permitted in fire walls in accordance with Section 705.11 of the International Building Code shall be protected with approved fire dampers installed in accordance with their listing. Hazardous exhaust ducts shall not penetrate fire walls. (Reason: For clarification.) END North Central Texas 5 March 2004 • 2003 IMC amendments Recommended Amendments to the • 2003 International Plumbing Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2003 International Plumbing Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IPC. Underlined type is text inserted. i=iRed-~sugh . A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2000 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new amendment with the 2003 edition of the code. **Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as follows: Section 714 Engineered Feed Drainage Design 62 (Reason: Editorial change to make compatible with amendment to Section 714.1.) ***Section 101.2; change exceptions 1 and 2 as follows: 101.2 Scope (Paragraph unchanged) Exceptions: 1. Detached one and two- family dwellings (unchanged) ...International Residential Code as adopted. 2. Plumbing systems in existing buildings (unchanged) ...International Existing Building Code or the provisions for existing buildings in the International Building Code as adopted. • (Reason: Recognize amendments to the IRC and IEBC alternates.) **Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 13 and such codes, when specifically adopted. and standards shall be considered as part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where the differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall be the minimum requirements. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards. each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. (Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced codes.) '""'Sections 106.6.2 and 106.6.3; change to read as follows: 106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be as " / 11 IDICIII/'`TlrlAl Tn IAICCDT ADDDnDD~eTC er~ucn~ adopted by resolution of the governing body of the jurisdiction. 106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall establish a policy for a~gef+ze-authorizing the refunding of North Central Texas 1 March 2004 • 2003 IPC amendments fees. as~ellews.(Delete balance of section) • (Reason: This calls to attention of local jurisdictions considering adoption that they need a fee schedule and a refund policy.) ***Section 109; Delete entire section and insert the following: SECTION 109 MEANS OF APPEAL 109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to the board of appeals established by ordinance. The board shall be governed by the enabling ordinance. (Reason: Most jurisdictions already have an ordinance establishing and governing an appeals board for this code. This also calls to the attention of jurisdictions not having such a board that it needs to be established.) **Section 305.6.1; change to read as follows: 305.6.1 Sewer depth. . Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below grade. (Reason: Provides sewer depth that is common in this region. Deleted reference to private sewage disposal because a private sewage disposal code is not typically adopted in this region.) • ""Section 305.9; change to read as follows: 305.9 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a plumbing system installed within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking garages or other locations in a manner in which they would be exposed to damage shall be recessed into the wall or otherwise protected in an approved manner. (Reason: Provide a common cutoff point to designate a general separation distance at which plumbing systems should be safe for consistency in enforcement.) **Section 310.4; delete. (Reason: Enforcement of privacy walls and doors, and the maintenance thereof, should not be a code issue. It is an owner courtesy issue.) "Sections 312.9.1 and 312.9.2; change to read as follows: 312.9.1 Inspections. Annual inspections shall be made of ail backflow prevention assemblies and air gaps to determine whether they are operable. In the absence of local provisions, the owner is responsible to ensure that testin4 is performed. 312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies, double check-valve North Central Texas 2 March 2004 • 2003 IPC amendments assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, double check detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, hose • connection backflow preventers, and spill-proof vacuum breakers shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The testing procedure shall be performed in accordance with applicable local provisions In the absence of local provisions, the owner is responsible to ensure that testing is done in accordance with one of the following standards: {list of standards unchanged} (Reason: Recognize TCEQ or other local testing procedures that must be adhered to. To place responsibility of testing on the owner.) **Section 314.2.1; modify second sentence to read as fo/lows: 314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley. sidewalk, rooftop. or other areas so as to cause a nuisance. (Reason: Greater specificity in prohibited locations for condensate discharge. Consistent with regional amendment to IMC 307.2.1.) ***Section 314.2.2; change to read as follows: 314.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene, polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be selected for the pressureLaad temperature, and exposure rating • of the installation. {Remainder unchanged} (Reason: To require UV protection.) **Section 401.1; add a sentence to read as follows: The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions of the Building Code. Should any conflicts arise between the two chapters the Code Official shall determine which provision .agelies. (Reason: Gives discretion to Code Official in case of code conflict.) '""Section 403.1; change to read as follows: 403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number as follows: 1. Assembly Occupancies At least one drinking fountain shall be provided at each floor level in an approved location. Exception• A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining establishment. 2. Groups A B F H I M and S Occupancies Buildings or portions thereof where persons are employed shall be provided with at least one water closet for each sex except as provided for in Section 403.2. North Central Texas 3 March 2004 • 2003 IPC amendments 3. Group E Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1. 4. Group R Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1. It is recommended, but not required. that the minimum number of fixtures provided also comply with the number shown in Table 403.1. Types of occupancies not shown in Table 403.1 shall be considered individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by the International Building Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with the International Building Code. **Add Section 403.1.2 to read as follows: 403.1.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1209 of the International Building Code. (Reason: Table 403.1 is made optional. Gives minimum requirements in body of code. Consistent with regional amendments to IBC Section 2902.) **Section 405.6; delete. (Reason: Texas State regulations cover plumbing in mental health centers. Consistent with regional amendment to IPC 1002.10.) **Section 409.2; change to read as follows: 409.2 Water connection. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing machine shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608. • (Reason: Domestic dishwashing machines would be difficult to enforce and should already come equipped with backflow preventers. Consistent with regional amendments in IPC Section 608.) """`Section 410.1; change to read as follows: 410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME A112.19.1 M, ASME A112.19.2M or ASME A112.19.9M, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 1010. Drinking fountains and water coolers shall conform to NSF 61, Section 9. Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining establishment. (Reason: Coincide with amendments made to IPC 403.1 and IBC 2902.1.) """`Section 412.4; change to read as fo/lows: 412.4 Required location .Floor drains shall be installed in the following areas. North Central Texas 4 March 2004 • 2003 IPC amendments 1. In public coin-operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple family dwellings, • the rooms containing automatic clothes washers shall be provided with floor drains located to readily drain the entire floor area. in-diaar~ete~ 2. Commercial kitchens (In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens, the code official may accept floor sinks.) (Reason: To make more compatible with local health code practices.) **Section 413.4; change to read as follows: 413.4 Water supply required. A11 food waste grinders shall be provided with a supply of cold water. The water supply shall be protected against backflow by an air pap or with the installation of a backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608. (Reason: Consistent with local practice and regulations. Consistent with regional amendments in IPC Section 608.) **Section 417.5; change to read as follows: 417.5 Shower floors or receptors. Floor surfaces shall be constructed of impervious, noncorrosive, nonabsorbent and waterproof materials. Thresholds shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) and a maximum of 9 inches (229 mm). measured from top of the drain to top of threshold or dam Thresholds shall be of sufficient width to accommodate a • minimum twenty-two (22) inch (559 mm) door. Exceation• Showers designed to comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1. (Reason: To provide more specific requirements.) ""'Section 417.5.2; change to read as follows: 417.5.2 Shower lining. Floors under shower compartments, except where prefabricated receptors have been provided, shall be lined and made water tight utilizing material complying with Sections 417.5.2.1 through 417.5.2.4. Such liners shall turn up on all sides at least 2 3 inches (54 76 mm) above the finished threshold level and shall extend outward over the threshold and fastened to the outside of the threshold 'lamb. Liners shall be recessed and fastened to an approved backing {remainder of section unchanged}.... (Reason: Consistent with local practice.) ""Add Section 417.7 to read as follows: 417 7 Test for shower receptors Shower receptors shall be tested for water tightness by filling with water to the level of the rough threshold The drain shall be plugged in a manner so that both sides of pans shall be subjected to the test at the point where it is clamped to the drain. North Central Texas 5 March 2004 . 2003 IPC amendments • EXHIBIT F LOCAL AMENDMENTS OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO 2003 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 12 C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\2003 Municipal Codes Adoption Ordinance (draft 7-10-04).wpd Recommended Amendments to the • 2003 International Fuel Gas Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IFGC. Underlined type is text inserted. Ltg# . A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2000 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new amendment with the 2003 code. **Section 101.2 {Local amendments to Section 101.2 maybe necessary to correspond with the State Plumbing Licensing Law.} **Sectlon 102.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception• Existing dwelling units shall comply with Section 621.2. (Reason: Previous code provisions made unvented heater provisions retroactive except as provided for in local amendment. This amendment and amendment to IFGC 621.2 better clarify what the code already states: existing systems may stay unless considered unsafe.) • **Section 102.8; change to read as follows: 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 8 and such codes when specifically adopted. and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards. each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Anv reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. (Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with referenced codes.) """`Section 304.10; change to read as follows: 304.10 Louvers and grilles. The required size of openings...{bulk of paragraph unchanged}...to provide the free area specified. Where the design and free area are not known, it shall be assumed that wood louvers will have 25-percent free area and metal louvers and grilles will have X50-percent free area. {Remainder of section unchanged.} (Reason: This is the generally accepted practice in the region.) North Central Texas 1 March 2004 • 2003 IFGC amendments ***Section 304.11; change Exception 8 to read as follows: • 304.11 Combustion air ducts. {Bulk of section unchanged.} 8. Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of a building shall have the lowest side of such openings located not less than 12 inches (305 mm) vertically from the adjoining grade level or the manufacturer's recommendation, whichever is more stringent. (Reason: To recognize the manufacturer's installation requirements.) '"""'Section 305.5; delete. (Reason: This provision does not reflect standard practice in this area. Consistent with regional amendment to IMC 304.6.) **Section 305.7; change to read as follows: 305.7 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) above adjoining grade or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade. (Reason: Consistent with current local practice. Consistent with regional amendment to IMC 304.9.) **Section 306.3; change to read as follows: • 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided {bulk of paragraph unchanged} ...from the opening to the equipment. The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid flooring not less than 24- 30 inches (6-1-A 762 mm) wide. A level service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service side of the equipment. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum access to the attic space shall be provided by one of the following: 1. A permanent stair. 2. A pull down stair. 3. An access door from an upper floor level. Exceptions: The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening. (Delete Exception #2.) (Reason: To provide a safe means of accessibility. Consistent with regional amendment to IMC 306.3.) **Section 306.5; change to read as follows: 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures at a an aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided by a permanent approved means of access; f#e-exte~~# Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 8 feet North Central Texas 2 March 2004 • 2003 IFGC amendments X438 mm1 to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the eauipment and appliance's level service space. Such access shall ...{bulk of section to read the same}... on roofs having a slope • greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope). A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the eauipment and appliance location in accordance with the Electrical Code. (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances. Consistent with IMC amendments.) **Add Section 306.5.1.1 to read as follows: 306 51 1 Catwalk On roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal. a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats sgaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to the working platform at the appliance. (Reason: To assure safe access to roof appliances. Consistent with IMC amendments.) **Add Section 306.7 to read as follows: 306 7 Water heaters above around or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mml above the around or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building. 306 71 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adeguately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 306.3.1. • (Reason: To provide safe access to water heaters. Consistent with regional amendments to IPC 502.5 and IMC 306.7.) '"'Section 401.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Both ends of each section of medium pressure corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall identify its operating gas pressure with an approved tag The tags are to be composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped into the tag: "WARNING 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure Do Not Remove" (Reason: To protect homeowners and plumbers.) """`Section 402.3; add an exception to read as follows: Exception• Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2". (Reason: Pipe less than 1/2" has a history in this region of causing whistling.) North Central Texas 3 March 2004 2003 IFGC amendments **Section 404.6; change to read as follows: • 404.6 Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall be laid in channels in the floor and covered in a manner that will allow access to the piping with a minimum amount of damage to the building. Where such piping is subject to exposure to excessive moisture or corrosive substances, the piping shall be protected in an approved manner. As an alternative to installation in channels, the piping shall be installed in accordance with Section 404.11 , (Reason: Referencing Section 404.11 provides CSST piping with outside venting.) '""`Section 404.9; change to read as follows: 404.9 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 4~ 1 S inches 458 mm) below grad . (Reason: To provide increased protection to piping systems.) ***Section 406.4; change to read as follows: 406.4 Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a monometer or with a pressure-measuring device designed and caiibrated to read, record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psis. mechanical gauges pressures shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches (3'/z"). a set hand. 1/10 • pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi for tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psiq, mechanical gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one-half inches (3'/s"). a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi. (Reason: To require the use of more accurate diaphragm gauges. Spring gauges do not provide accurate measurement below approximately 17 psig.) '"""Section 406.4.1; change to read as follows: 406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury. measured with a manometer or slope gauge. . .For welded piping, and for piping_carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen l14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200 inches of water column pressure (52.2 kPa)17.5 psi), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per square inch (69 6 kPa) For piping carrying~gas at a pressure that exceeds 200 inches of water column (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi), the test pressure shall be not less than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure. (Reason: To provide for lesser pressures to coordinate with the use of more accurate diaphragm North Central Texas 4 March 2004 • 2003 IFGC amendments gauges.) • ***Section 406.4.2; change to read as follows: 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Code Official. but in no case for ~ less than fifteen (15) minutes. For welded piping, and for piping ca~ing_gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa1 the test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes LDelete remainder of section.l (Reason: To comply with accepted regional practices.) **Add Section 409.1.4 to read as follows: 409.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated stainless steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an approved termination fitting, or equivalent support suitable for the size of the valves of adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to prevent or dame out excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12-inches from the center of the valve Supports shall be installed so as not to intertere with the free expansion and contraction of the system's piping fittings and valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed and installed so they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping. (Reason: To provide proper security to CSST valves. These standards were established in this region in 1999 when CSST was an emerging technology.) • **Section 410.1; add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows: Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as specified in Section 306. Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the regulator is capable of being serviced and removed through the required attic opening: (Reason: To require adequate access to regulators.) **Section 614.6; add a sentence to read as follows: The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of termination. (Reason: To clarify the size requirement. Consistent with regional amendment to IMC 504.6.) '"""`Section 614.6.1; change to read as fo/lows: 614.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the outlet terminal with not more than two bends. When extra bends are installed. the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762 mm) for each 45-degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends. measuring in the direction of airflow. North Central Texas 5 March 2004 • 2003 IFGC amendments {Exception is unchanged} • (Reason: To make more consistent with regional practice. Dryer technology has improved to the point where they should be capable of handling this. Consistent with regional amendment to IMC 504.6.1.) **Sectlon 621.2; change to read as follows: 621.2 Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall not be used as the sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit. Exception• Existing aaaroved unvented heaters may continue to be used in dwellina units, in accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed, when approved by the Code Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in Section 108.7. (Reason: Gives code official discretion.) **Section 624.1.1; change to read as follows: 624.1.1 Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to access. sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with the International Plumbing Code. (Reason: To clarify installation requirements. Also corresponds with amendments regarding water heater access.) END • North Central Texas 6 March 2004 2003 IFGC amendments • • EXHIBIT G LOCAL AMENDMENTS OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO 2003 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 13 C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\2003 Municipal Codes Adoption Ordinance (draft 7-]0-04).wpd Recommended Amendments to the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code North Central Texas Council of Governments region The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2003 International Energy Conservation Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IECC. Underlined type is text inserted. . A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2000 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new amendment with the 2003 edition of the code. **Add the following section: 101 41 3 Alternative compliance A building certified by a national state, or local accredited energv efficiency grogram and determined by the Energv Systems Laboratory to be in compliance with the energv efFiciencv requirements of this section may at the option of the Code Official, be considered in compliance The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Enerov Star Program certification of energv code equivalency shall be considered in compliance. (Reason: This amendment is added to allow alternative compliance in accordance with Texas HB 1365, 78~' Legislature.) **Section 302.1; Replace blank Table 302.1 Exterior Design Conditions with the following: CONDITION VALUE Winter ,desi n d -bulb F 99.6% 17 Summer ,desi n d -bulb F 0.4% 100 • Summer ,desi n wet-bulb F 0.4% 78 De ree da s heatin 2407 De ree da s coolin 2603 Climate zone 5B **Delete note "a" and replace with the following: a. These values are from ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals for Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport 99 6% Winter DB 0 4% Summer DB and 0 4% Summer WB~ and from Local Climatological Data for Dallas-Ft Worth published by the National Climatic Data Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration These values are for the purpose of providing a uniform basis of requirements for North Central Texas This will not preclude licensed professionals from submitting design analyses based on site measurements or published data more specific to the building site Adjustments shall be permitted to reflect local climates which differ from the tabulated values or local weather experience determined by the code official. (Reason: One of the references in note "a" is in error. The 1997 ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals no longer publishes the design temperature tables in the format assumed by this reference. The main purpose of this change, however, is to provide typical design data for the NCTCOG region for ease of reference within this code.) ""'Section 502.1.1; delete exception #2 and substitute the following: 2. Buildings located in Climate Zones 5b. (Reason: The region is located in Climate Zone 5b by amendment. Eliminating vapor retarders in hot and humid climate zones is consistent with the recommendation of most building scientists.) • North Central Texas 1 March 2004 2003 IECC amendments **Section 502.1.5; add the following exceptions: • Exceptions: 1. Anv glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north; 2. Anv glazing facing within 45 degrees of true south which is shaded along its full width by a permanent overhanc,Lwith a projection factor of 0.3 or greater. 3. Anv fenestration with permanently attached screens where the screens have a rated shading coefficient of .6 or less. (Reason: This will allow north facing windows, which do not receive direct solar radiation, to be exempt from the minimum SHGC requirement; provides a simple way for south facing windows to effectively achieve summer shade and still receive some solar heat benefit in winter; and specifically allows use of solar screens to achieve the shading effect.) **Section 502.2; Replace blank Table 502.2 Heating 8 Cooling Criteria with the following: Table 502.2°'9 HEATING AND COOLING CRITERIA Element Mode l~ildings Detached Buildings Detached One-Family Dwellings Two-Family Dwellings Uo U, Walls Heatin or coolin 0.15 0.22 Roof/ceilin Heatin or coolin 0.03 0.03 Floors over unheated Heating or cooling 0.05 0.05 s aces Heated slab on rade Heatin R-value = 6 R-value = 6 • Unheated slab on Heating R-value = 0 R-value = 0 rade Basement wall Heatin or coolin U-factor = 0.15 U-factor = 0.15 Crawls ace wall Heatin or coolin U-factor = 0.15 U-factor = 0.15 **De/ete Note "a"and replace with the following: a. The above values have been determined for all counties in the North Central Texas Council of Governments region. **Add Note "g": g These requirements apply only to the boundaries of conditioned space. Air conditioning equipment and ductwork is recommended but not required to be located within the conditioned space in North Central Texas zones. `"De/ete Figures 502.2(1-6) (Reason: This change unifies the requirements for all counties within the North Central Texas COG. Reference to the graphs is no longer needed when the values have been specified.) **Sectlon 502.2; Add note to Fig 502.2(7): All counties within the North Central Texas Council of Governments region are designated as within the area of very heavy termite infestation probability for purpose of uniform interpretation of this requirement. (Reason: This allows for uniform interpretation of the map throughout the area of the COG.) • North Central Texas 2 March 2004 2003 IECC amendments '"""Section 502.2.2; add a second paragraph as follows: • A buildin4 demonstrating envelope compliance at least 10% better than code may utilize R6 duct insulation in both supply and return air ducts in lieu of the insulation reouired by Table 503.3.3.3. (Reason: The use of R6 duct insulation in lieu of R8 for supply duct insulation and R4 for return duct insulation in structures -all other factors being equal -only makes a difference of 2% in performance compliance. Use of R6 in a structure that is 10% better than code will still be 8% above code. This tradeoff may be used with any SEER rating of equipment.) **Section 502.2.4; Delete prescriptive Tables 502.2.4(1-9) and substitute the following: **Replace Tables 502.2.4 (1-6) with: Table 502.2.4(1) Prescriptive Building Envelope Requirements, Detached One-Family Dwellings, Based on Window Area as a Percent of Gross Exterior Wall Area Maximum Minimum Glazing Ceiling Exterior Floor Basement Slab Crawl U-factor R-value wall R-value wall perimeter space R-value R-value R-value wall and R-value de th 0.70 R-26 R-11 R-11 R-5 R-0 R-6 0.65 R-26 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-0 R-5 0.60 R-30 R-13 R-19 R-6 R-0 R-7 0.52 R-30 R-13 R-19 R-6 R-0 R-7 < 0.50 R-38 R-13 R-19 R-6 R-0 R-7 • ~'YJ 0.46 R-38 R-16 R-19 R-6 R-0 R-7 *"Rep/ace Tables 502.2.4 (7-9) with: Table 502.2.4(2) Prescriptive Building Envelope Requirements, Detached Two-Family Dwellings, Based on Window Area as a Percent of Gross Exterior Wall Area ~ Maximum Minimum Glazing Ceiling Exterior Floor Basement Slab Crawl U-factor R-value wall R-value wall perimeter space R-value R-value R-value wall and R-value de th 0.55 R-30 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-0 R-5 0.55 R-30 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-0 R-5 ~s~<;_. 0.47 R-38 R-13 R-19 R-7 R-0 R-8 (Reason: This change a) reduces the number of tables to be referenced; b) unifies envelope prescriptive requirements across all areas within the COG, requiring the more restrictive values of zones 5b or 6b; and c) eliminates slab edge insulation requirement.) • North Central Texas 3 March 2004 2003 IECC amendments ***Tab/e 503.3.3.1 MINIMUM PIPE INSULATION. Amend footnote "a" to read as follows: a. For piping lengths in excess of five (51 feet exposed to outdoor air, increase the insulation thickness by 0.5 inch. (Reason: No performance data available, REM/Rate scoring procedures do not consider refrigerant piping insulation. This amendment will provide uniform approach and eliminate the requirement of policies by the various jurisdictions.) ***Table 503.3.3.3; add footnote "e" as follows: e. See Section 502.2.2 (Reason: To provide reference to duct R-value tradeoff.) ***Section 503.3.3.4.3; change first sentence to read as follows: 503 3 3 4 3 Sealing required All joints longitudinal and transverse seams, and connections in ductwork shall be made substantiallyairtight by_means of welds gaskets, mastics (adhesives), mastic- plus-embedded-fabric systems or tapes or other approved closure systems. !Remainder to remain unchanged! (Reason: Provides the building official the ability to consider new technology) ***Sectfon 602.1.6; delete last sentence of exception. • .(Reason: Slab edge insulation is not recommended in this region. Deleting the last sentence of the exception allows the use of the simplified prescriptive method of compliance.) '""`Section 602.2 Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration products. Add the following exceptions: Exceptions• 1. Any„glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north: 2. Any-glazin4 facing within 45 degrees of true south which is shaded along its full width by a permanent overhang with a projection factor of 0.3 or greater. 3. Anv fenestration with attached screens where the screens have a rated shading coefficient of .6 or less. (Reason: This exception has been previously granted in Chapter 5 but did not apply to the simplified approach. The logic for the exception is the same) Section 802.2; Replace blank tables 802.2 (1-4) with the completed tables provided on the following four pages. Delete tables 802.2 (5-37). (Reason: This change provides a unified set of prescriptive requirements for all areas within the NCTCOG area based upon the most restrictive zone's requirements (5b or 6b). The deleted tables are not necessary after tables 1-4 are completed, and eliminates data irrelevant to the NCTCOG region.) • North Central Texas 4 March 2004 2003 IECC amendments TABLE 802.2(1) BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS • WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA 10 PERCENT OR LESS OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL AREA ELEMENT CONDITION/VALUE S li hts U-factor 1 Slab or below rade wall R-value R-0 Windows and glass doors SHGC U-factor PF < 0.25 An An 0.25 < PF < 0.50 An An PF > 0.50 An An Roof assemblies (R-value) Insulation between Continuous insulation framin All-wood joist/truss R-19 R-16 Metal joist/truss R-25 R-17 Concrete slab or deck NA R-16 Metal purlin with thermal block R-25 R-17 Metal purlin without thermal block X R-17 Floors over outdoor air or Insulation between Continuous insulation unconditioned space (R-value) framin All-wood joist/truss R-11 R-6 Metal joist/truss R-11 R-6 Concrete slab or deck NA R-6 Above rade walls R-value No framin Metal framin Wood framin Framed R-value cavi NA R-11 R-11 R-value continuous NA R-0 R-0 • CMU, > 8 in., with inte ral insulation R-value cavi NA R-0 R-0 R-value continuous R-0 R-0 R-0 Other mason walls R-value cavi NA R-0 R-0 R-value continuous R-0 R-0 R-0 • North Central Texas 5 March 2004 2003 IECC amendments TABLE 802.2(2) BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS • WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 10 PERCENT BUT NOT GREATER THAN 25 PERCENT OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL AREA ELEMENT CONDITIONNALUE S li hts U-factor 1 Slab or below rade wall R-value R-0 Windows and glass doors SHGC U-factor PF < 0.25 0.6 An 0.25 < PF < 0.50 0.7 An PF > 0.50 An An Roof assemblies (R-value) Insulation between Continuous insulation framin All-wood joist/truss R-25 R-19 Metal joist/truss R-25 R-20 Concrete slab or deck NA R-19 Metal purtin with thermal block R-30 R-20 Metal purlin without thermal block X R-20 Floors over outdoor air or Insulation between Continuous insulation unconditioned space (R-value) framin All-wood joist/truss R-11 R-6 Metal joist/truss R-11 R-6 Concrete slab or deck NA R-6 Above rade walls R-value No framin Metal framin Wood framin Framed R-value cavi NA R-11 R-11 R-value continuous NA R-0 R-0 • CMU, > 8 in., with inte ral insulation R-value cavi NA R-11 R-11 R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0 Other mason walls R-value cavi NA R-11 R-11 R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0 • North Central Texas 6 March 2004 2003 IECC amendments TABLE 802.2(3) BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS • WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 25 PERCENT BUT NOT GREATER THAN 40 PERCENT OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL AREA ELEMENT CONDITIONNALUE S li hts U-factor 1 Slab yr below rade wall R-value R-0 Windows and glass doors SHGC U-factor PF < 0.25 0.4 0.7 0.25 < PF < 0.50 0.5 0.7 PF > 0.50 0.6 0.7 Roof assemblies (R value) Insulation between Continuous insulation framin All-wood joist/truss R-25 R-19 Metal joist/truss R-25 R-20 Concrete slab or deck NA R-19 Metal purlin with thermal block R-30 R-20 Metal purlin without thermal block X R-20 Floors over outdoor air or Insulation between Continuous insulation unconditioned space (R-value) framin All-wood joist/truss R-11 R-6 Metal joist/truss R-11 R-6 Concrete slab or deck NA R-6 Above rade walls R-value No framin Metai framin Wood framin Framed R-value cavi NA R-11 R-11 R-value continuous NA R-0 R-0 • CMU, > S in., with inte ral insulation R-value cavi NA R-11 R-11 R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0 Other mason walls R-value cavi NA R-11 R-11 R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0 • ntral Texas 7 March 2004 North Ce 20031ECC amendments TABLE 802.2(4) BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS • DOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 40 PERCENT BUT NOT GREATER THAN 50 WIN PERCENT OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL AREA ELEMENT CONDITIONNALUE S li hts U-factor 1 Slab or below rade wall R-value R-0 Windows and glass doors SHGC U-factor PF < 0.25 0.4 0.7 0.25 < PF < 0.50 0.5 0.7 PF > 0.50 0.6 0.7 Roof assemblies (R-value) Insulation between Continuous insulation framin All-wood joist/truss R-25 R-19 Metal joist/truss R-25 R-20 Concrete slab or deck NA R-19 Metal purlin with thermal block R-30 R-20 Metal purlin without thermal block R-38 R-20 Floors over outdoor air or Insulation between Continuous insulation unconditioned space (R-value) framin All-wood joist/truss R-11 R-6 Metal joist/truss R-11 R-6 Concrete slab or deck NA R-6 Above rade walls R-value No framin Metal framin Wood framin Framed R-value cavi NA R-13 R-11 • R-value continuous NA R-3 R-0 CMU, > 8 in., with inte ral insulation R-value cavi NA, NA R-11 R-11 R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0 Other mason walls R-11 R-11 R-value cavi NA R-value continuous R-5 R-0 R-0 ***Add footnote "f' to SHGC column heading in Tables 802.2 (2), 802.2 (3) and 802.2 (4) to read as follows: f. Minimum SHGC requirements do not apply to glazing as follows: 1. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north. 2. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true south which is shaded along its full width by a permanent overhang with a projection factor of 0.30 or greater. 3. Any glazing with permanent attached screens where the screens have a rated shading coefficient of 0.60 or less. (Reason: This exception has been previously granted in Chapter 5. The logic for the exception is the same.) '"`Section 805.2.1 Interior Lighting Controls; add a third sentence to read: Large spaces shall have a separate switch or control for each 2500_sguare feet of floor area. (Reason: This change is consistent with energy conservation measures in the 4th public review ASHRAE 90.1 -1999, Space Control. This "zoning" is especially relevant for after-hours employees in office • spaces.) North Central Texas 8 March 2004 2003 IECC amendments **De/ete Figures 902.1(1-43, 45-51). . (Reason: There is no need to reference the maps of other states.) Chapter 10; Replace referenced standard as follows: ASkIRA€9A 1 291 €~eFa~Standa~d #er BNild+flas-Exseet hew Rise-f~~esider?t+at-i+3gs ASHRAE/IES 99 Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings 1999 Edition Chapter 10 -Referenced Standards: Under the heading ASHRAE and IESNA, change the Standard Reference Number from 90.1-2001 to 90.1-1999. (Reason: This amendment is consistent with the Texas Building Energy Performance Standards.) END • • 9 March 2004 North Central Texas 2003 IECC amendments • • EXHIBIT H LOCAL AMENDMENTS OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO 2003 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND RELATED CODES Page 14 C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\2003 Municipal Codes Adoption Ordinance (draft 7-10-04).wpd Iwo. ORDINANCE NO. • AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, REPEALING THE CHAPTER 5 DESIGNATION, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, AND ADOPTING IT AS A NEW CHAPTER TO BE DESIGNATED AS CHAPTER 38, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, PROVIDING FOR A FIRE CODE, AMENDING SECTION 1, FIREPREVENTION CODE, PROVIDING A PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE, PROVIDING FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING INSPECTIONS, PRESCRIBING A PENALTY, PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION, CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND ORDAINING OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT. Whereas, the City of Richland Hills, Texas is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, sections of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and Whereas, the City wishes to adopt the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code, along with the amendments as recommended by the North Texas Council of Governments, to provide for the safety of the citizens of Richland Hills, Texas; and Whereas, the Fire Chief has recommended certain other amendments to the International Fire Code and the Fire Prevention and Protection Code; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: I. That the present chapter 5, Fire Prevention and Protection of the Code of Ordinances, City of Richland Hills, Texas, is hereby repealed by making it read as chapter 38, Fire Prevention and Protection of the Code of Ordinances, repealing sections 1 through section 10 of that code by amending it with new sections to the code to be and read as follows, and making the new designated chapter 38 read as is hereby adopted: • f CHAPTER 38 • FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION SECTION 1: Fire Prevention Code A. Definitions. (1) Jurisdiction: Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the International Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the municipality. (2) Legal Council: Wherever the word "Legal Council" is used in the Intemational Fire Code it shall be held to mean the Attorney for the City of Richland Hills, Texas. (3) Fire Code Official: Wherever the term "Fire Code Official" is used in the International Fire Code it shall mean the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal or member of the Fire Department charged with the duties of administration and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative approved by the Fire Chief. (4) Emergency Access Easement: An access road or fire lane located on private • property dedicated by the owner(s) of the property or designated by the Fire Marshal to provide fire apparatus access to a structure or a fire protection device. (5) High-rise Building: A building having floors used for human occupancy located more than fifty-five (55) feet or three (3) stories above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. (6) Self-service Storage Facility: Real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and removing personal property on aself-service basis. (7) Standby Personnel: Qualified fire service personnel, approved by the Fire Chief, when utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for standby services shall be as normally calculated by the jurisdiction. (8) Building Code: Shall mean the International Building Code as adopted by this jurisdiction. 2 a (9) Mechanical Code: Shall mean the International Mechanical Code as adopted by • this jurisdiction. (10) Electrical Code: shall mean the National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, as adopted by this jurisdiction. B. Adoption of the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code 1. There is hereby adopted by the City Council for the purposes of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion, that certain code known as the International Fire Code, recommended by the International Code Council being particularly the 2003 Edition thereof including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, E, F and G published by the ' International Code Council save and except such portions as are hereby deleted, modified or amended by this chapter or outlined in the amendments recommended by the North Central Texas Council of Governments shown as Exhibit "A" and attached hereto, copies of which International Fire Code are on file in the office of the City Secretary and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the city. . 2. The attached amendments as recommended by the North Texas Council of Governments provides for an Option "A" and an Option "B" within some of its amending sections. Where these options are available, the Option "B" shall be the governing amendments for this jurisdiction. C. Districts or Limits. The establishment of limits or districts having to do with the storage of hazardous or explosive materials referred to within the International Fire Code shall be as follows: (1) The geographic limits referred to in section 3204.3.1.1 in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited are hereby established as the entire city limits of the City of Richland Hills, Texas, except those industrial zoned districts where the use of such stationary containers is necessary for business operations and the use is limited to such conditions established by the Fire Chief and subject to approval of the City Council. (2) The geographic limits referred to in section 3404.29.5.1 in which storage of class I and class II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited are hereby established as the entire city limits of Richland Hills, Texas it being the intention of this body to entirely prohibit outside above-ground fuel storage tanks containing class I and • class II flammable and combustible liquids with the following exceptions. 3 s • Exception 1: Industrial zoned areas and areas zoned for retail fuel sales in which the single capacity of any one tank does not exceed 6,700 U. S. gallons or the aggregate capacity of the above-ground fuel tanks does not exceed 18,000 U. S. gallons. The aboveground tank(s) location on any property must meet the approval of the Fire Marshal and the tank design must meet United Underwriters listing for above ground use. Exception 2. Combustible liquid fuel tanks (NFPA class II, Class III-A, class III-B) used for temporary storage of fuel used solely for the purpose of supplying earth moving vehides or equipment during periods of construction. Exception 3. The storage of Naphtha or White gas meeting the requirements outlined in Chapter 34 of the International Fire Code. (3) The geographic limits referred to in section 3406.2.4.4 in which storage and dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids in bulk plants or terminals is hereby established as the entire city limits of Richland Hills, Texas, it being the intention of this body to prohibit bulk storage plant operations and fuel transfer terminals within its corporate city limits. (4) The limits referred to in section 3804.2 in which bulk storage of liquefied • petroleum gas (LPG) is restricted to a water gallon capacity not to exceed 2,000 gallons is hereby established as the entire city limits of Richland Hills, Texas, it being the intention of this body to limit the use and bulk storage capacity of LPG installations. The limits for LPG use within the city shall be as follows; residential zoned districts shall be limited to an aggregate water gallon capacity not to exceed 250 gallons (WGC), subject to safeguarding and property distance restrictions; commercial and industrial districts shall be limited to an aggregate water gallon capacity not to exceed 2,000 gallons and subject to safeguarding and distance restrictions. Distance restrictions are those provisions established by the Texas Railroad Commission and the International Fire Code. D. Amendments to the International Fire Code The following sections of the International Fire Code, as herein adopted, are amended to be and read as indicated hereunder: 1. Section 101.1; change to be and read as follows: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the Ci of Richland Hills, Texas, hereinafter referred to as "this code." 4 i 2. Section 103.1; change to be and read as follows: • .1 General. The rovisions of the fire code shall be administered and 103 p enforced by the fire department under the supervision of the Fire Chief. 3. Section 103.2; change to be and read as follows: 103.2 Appointment. The Fire Chief may appoint a member of the fire department as the fire code official to be designated as the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal and members of the fire department shall have the powers of police officers in performing their duties under this code. They shall have the power to issue citations for offenses tending to cause fires or to make firefighting more difficult including but not limited to the following offenses: a. Failure to maintain proper markings or signage of dedicated or designated fire lanes or fire zones. b. The parking of motor vehicles or othennrise obstructing any marked fire lane or fire zone. c. Parking within the prohibited distance of a fire hydrant or blocking or prohibiting access to a fire department appliance or connection. d. Any offense defined in this chapter or under this fire code or its related codes, such as the Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Electrical Code, Housing Code, Property Maintenance Code or adopted standards, and • policies. 4. Section 105.1.1; change to be and read as follows: 105.1.1 Permits required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the fire department. Permit fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of the permit. Issued permits shall be kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by anyone. All permits shall have an assigned permit fee, an effective date and a date of expipetion. The Fire Chief shall establish a fee schedule and make available a listing of such fees for the purpose of administering this section of the code. 5. Section 105.1.2; change to be and read as follows: 105.1.2 Types of permits. There shall be three (3) classes or types of fire department permits as follows: a. Operational permits. An operational or annual permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation use or business for which a permit is required for a prescribed length of time not to exceed a period of one (1) year from the date of issuance. • 5 1 i b. Construction permits. A construction permit allows the applicant to install or • modify systems or equipment for which a permit is required. Construction permits shall have an expiration date not to exceed one hundred and eighty (180) days from the day of issuance. c. Temporary permits. A temporary permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation, function or use for a limited length of time not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of issuance or if necessary or applicable to the situation limited to hours in a twenty-four hour day. 6. Section 105.1.2.1; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 105.1.2.1 Permits fee(s). Permit fee(s) shall be doubled if the owner, operator or contractor has begun work or caused such activity, operation, function or practice to begin without first obtaining a required permit. 7. Section 108; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: 108.4 Board of Appeals Members. The Board of Appeals referenced in section 108 of the fire code shall consist of members of the city council, unless otherwise established by the Mayor and City Council. • 8.Section 109; add new paragraphs to be and read as follows: 109.4 Compliance Certification. A notarized letter may be required by the Fire Marshal that establishes written documentation for compliance with the fire code, recognized standard(s) or department policy(s) regarding the technical installation or installations of any fire protection and/or fire notification equipment, device, systems or the operation thereof. 109.4.1 Notarized letters may be required for the following disciplines: a. Automatic fire alarm systems b. Automatic fire sprinkler or other fire extinguishing systems c. Fire standpipe and fire pump systems d. Maintenance provisions of fire protection and notification systems e. Storage or use of materials classed as hazardous f. Flame retardant applications g. Liquefied or compressed gas installations or operations h. Flammable and combustible liquid installations and operations i. Radioactive materials operations, use, storage and appliances j. Emergency power systems and appliances k. Life safety systems, devices and operations • 6 i 109.4.2 The letter of certification shall be written on official company letterhead, • signed by an authorized agent of the company acceptable to the Fire Marshal, and submitted before any acceptance test or final approval is made. 109.4.3 All acceptance testing and final approval shall be witnessed by the Fire Marshal or his authorized representative. Arepresentative of the company making and certifying the installation and its functional operation shall be in attendance at all compliance testing. 9. Section 503.2.1.1; add the following paragraph to be and read as follows: Sections 503.2.1.1 access width on parking facilities. Where such access roadways or easements parallel parking spaces for vehicles on one or more sides, in which case, such roadway or access easement shall not be less than twenty-four (24) feet (7315mm) of unobstructed width. The AHJ may increase these minimum widths when deemed necessary to provide emergency apparatus access for fire protection. 10.Section 503; amend by adding new paragraphs as follows: 503.3.1 Fire lanes and Fire Zones. When the Fire Marshal determines that an area is necessary to gain immediate access to any fire protection device, equipment, appliance, vault, hydrant or to gain access to any building for the purpose fire fighting, rescue or medical attention the area shall be marked or posted as • approved. 503.3.2 Fire lane markings. Fire lanes markings shall be as follows: a. The owner, occupant or person in charge of any premise where a fire lane or fire zone is required pursuant to this code shall be responsible for its markings and the maintenance thereof. b. The marking of fire lanes on private property devoted to public use shall be approved by the Fire Marshal prior to its installation. c. Fire lanes on large parking areas shall be designated by continuous lines at least four (4) inches in width on each side of the lane or drive starting at the public street entrance and to be continued to each exit. Such lines shall be red in color and the paint being used approved for that type of application. The words "NO PARKING" and "FIRE LANE" shall be painted white in color on the red fire line every twenty-(20) feet. The words "FIRE LANE" shall be painted at each entrance or exit with such lettering to be white in color and sized a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches in height. d. Fire lanes adjacent to curbs shall have the entire vertical face of the curb painted bright red in color a minimum of five (5) inches in width with white lettering as stated in the above paragraph. In areas where curbs are adjacent to fire protection devices or a space is required to allow fire personnel or equipment to have access to a fire protection device the AHJ may require the • 7 entire curb to be painted red in color a suitable length to allow for the • required access. e. Fire lanes adjacent to buildings or fences shall have approved signs mounted or posted on the side of the building or fence and spaced as approved by the AHJ. f. Where required by the Fire Marshal approved °NO PARKING FIRE LANE" signs shall be erected and spaced along the fire lane. g. Fire zone markings shall be approved by the Fire Marshal and may be designated by stripping as approved by the AHJ or by signage or both. 503.3.3 Obstructing a marked fire lane or fire zone. No person shall place or allow to remain in place in a marked fire lane or fire zone any trash, trash container, vehicle or merchandise or other obstruction that could hinder, delay, or stop fire department access during an emergency or at any time access is required"by emergency personnel. The owner, occupant and/or the person in charge of any premises shall be responsible for any fire lane or fire zone that is blocked on such premises by any means other than motor vehicle. The owner or operator of a motor vehicle blocking any marked fire lane or fire zone shalt be guilty of a misdemeanor offense and the vehicle shall be subject to removal, impoundment or both at the violator's expense. 503.4.1 Speed bumps in a marked fire lane. No person, firm or organization shall place, construct, erect or maintain any speed bumps in a marked fire lane or • emergency access roadway with out first obtaining a permit for such. Speed bumps or humps shall be constructed as not to exceed the height of five (5) inches and a width at the ratio of two to one. Speed bumps located in fire lanes or access roadways constructed of an asphalt surface shall be painted white in color and on a concrete surface they shall be painted yellow in color for driver recognition. 11. Section 503.6.1; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 503.6.1 definitions. Security or limited access gate -shall mean any vehicle access way from a public street or roadway onto private property which has an access gate which limits or controls vehicle passage onto the property. Optical detector or receiver - means a mechanical device that is designed to receive light pulses from an emitter device that has been installed on an emergency vehicle. Opticon -trademark name for a receiver device manufactured by 3M Company. Tomar -trademark name for electronics company. KNOX -trademark name for a west coast company that produces security devices • for a rapid entry key box system. 8 • Main gate -shall mean the gate or entry way designed as the primary or dedicate entry for guest, residents, deliveries, employees, or patrons onto a piece of property. Where more than one (1) gate exists on the property, the owner shall designate in writing which gate location is going to be designated the main or primary entry gate. Exit gate -shall mean any gate or access way that is designed primarily for the exiting of vehicles from the property by residents, guest, patrons, deliveries, etc. Primary emergency access -shall mean the drive or access point designated as the main or primary point of ingress or egress for emergency vehicles. Secondary emergency access -shall mean a drive or access point designated as a secondary or backup means of ingress or egress for emergency vehicles. ' Light duty chain -The term light duty chain shall mean a chain with the maximum diameter link of chain being one-quarter (1/4) inch, and does not mean high test proof, coil chain and other tempered chain, regardless of link size. Owner -shall mean a person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or any other similar entity. Section 503.6.2; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: • Section 503.6.2 gates are to be electrically operated. All main gates shall be electrically operated and designed with a manual disconnect in case of a power failure. The designs of the manual disconnect and its location shall meet the approval of the AHJ. Section 503.6.3; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 503.6.3 main gate operation. All designated main or primary gates shall open with both an optical receiver system and a fire department KNOX key switch. The key operated switch and optical receiver system shall be provided and installed by the property owner. The key switch shall be located on a pedestal near the entryway to the gate, the distance and height approved by the AHJ. The optical receiver shall be located in a manner that is approved for acceptable operation by the AHJ. Section 503.6.4; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 503.6.4 property access codes. If applicable to the property site, the owner shall furnish emergency services, fire and police, with access codes or tenant access cards, to allow normal enforcement actions to be continued within the property site. • 9 Section 503.6.5; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 503.6.5 secondary gate operation. Gates designated as secondary, to be used as an emergency entrance or exit only, may be secured with a light duty chain and approved weatherproof KNOX pad lock. Access to the lock must be available to emergency personnel on both sides of the gate. Section 503.6.6;add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 503.6.6 minimum gate widths and clearances. The minimum fire lane width of twenty (20) feet and the minimum overhead clearance height of thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches shall be maintained in the entry or exit gate design. Section 503.6.7; and a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 503.6.7security-gate compliance design. It shall be unlawful for a security gate to be placed within a public access or fire lane easement, unless the gate complies with the following: a. Security gates shall be designed and installed in a workman like manner. Gate materials shall be acceptable to the AHJ. b. Horizontal swing or sliding security gates shall be constructed, mounted and • maintained whereby such gates will open fully when activated. When opened, the gate must be equipped with a device to maintain the gate in an open position a length of time acceptable to the AHJ. c. Electrical or hydraulic gate devices shall be designed in a manner that allows for an alternate method of operation in a power off or mechanical malfunction condition. ate shall be locked or d. Security gates, other than those designated as a primary g activated to open in a manner approved by the AHJ. Secondary gates shall meet the minimum width and height obstruction requirements. Section 503.6.8; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 503.6.8 gated entryways with a roadway median. Where a security gate is installed with a center median, regardless of the median width, the entry side and the exit side shall have a minimum driving surface of twenty (20) feet face to face with the curb. Section 503.6.9; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 503.6.9 application for security gates. A written request to install security gates in an emergency access easement or roadway shat{ be submitted to the office of the fire marshal. Such request shall provide sufficient information, including plans • 10 and specifications, to ensure code compliance. Security gates may be installed only • after a permit for installation has been issued. Security gates are subject to an annual inspection fee. Section 503.6.10; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 503.6.10 disclaimer of liability. The city hereby disclaims any and all liabilities resulting from damages sustained by any person or owner, either directly or indirectly, as a result of any emergency function of the city or lack thereof, where such damage is occasioned by the noncompliance of any owner with the provisions of this section. 12. Section 505; amend section to be and read as follows: Section 505.1 address numbers. Address numbers shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or roadway fronting the property. Said number shall be Arabic numbers or alphabet letters or a combination of both and must contrast with their background. a. Residential occupancies shall have numbers or letters a minimum of four (4) inches (102mm) in height and have a stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7mm). b. Multi-family dwellings, townhouses, condominiums and commercial occupancies shall have street and or building numbers a minimum of eight (8) inches (20.0 • mm) in height. When deemed necessary by the AHJ the building numbers or letters may be required to be larger in size to allow for immediate recognition and or visible identification. c. Commercial occupancies with rear door access shall have the building address or suite number placed on the door, a minimum height of three (3) inches in contrasting color. Section 505.2; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 505.2 distances from roadway or access easement. If a structure is located more than two hundred (200) feet from a public street, the address shall also appear at the front or main entry to the property. Section 505.3; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 505.3 additional address locations. When deemed necessary by the AHJ the street or building numbers may be required on one or more sides of the structure or property. Section 505.4;add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: • 11 Section 505.4 lighting requirements. Building and or street numbers shall be located • in an area that is lighted in a manner that will make them immediately recognizable or discemabie during normal twilight or night time hours. Section 505.5; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 505.5 street and road signs. Street and roads, both public and private, shall be identified with approved street signs. When required by the chief, temporary signs sha11 be installed at each street intersection when the construction of new roadways allows for the passage of vehicles. Temporary signs shall be of an approved size, weather resistant and be maintained until replaced by permanent signs. 13. Section 907.20.1.1; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 907.20.1.1 fire protection systems maintained. All fire protection systems shall be maintained in accordance with recognized practices, rotes or regulations. The fire marshal shall be notified of any required fire alarm system, sprinkler or standpipe system or any other type of fire protection system that is to be out of service for a period greater than four (4) dock hours. When systems are to be out of service for a period greater than four (4) hours and when in the opinion of the fire chief or fire marshal that a fire watch is essential for the safety of the building or its • occupants, standby personnel shall be required for fire watch duty as provided by the provisions of this code. Section 907.20.1.2; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 907.20.1.2 providing a maintenance contract. Occupancies having a required fire protection system shall have and maintain a maintenance contract with a certified Texas State licensed agency authorized to provide for maintenance - repairs and adjustments to the system as needed to keep it operable at all times. Section 907.20.1.3; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: Section 907.20.1.3 response for service. Such maintenance contract shall provide fortwenty-four (24) seven (7) emergency responses for service with not more than two-(2) hours response time upon notification. The name of the service company and emergency phone numbers shall be made available at the property location in a manner that is acceptable to the AHJ and the property owner or representative. Section 907.20.1.4; add a new paragraph to be and read as follows: • 12 Section 907.20.1.4 maintenance contract on file with fire marshal. A copy of such • maintenance contract shall be made available to the fire marshal or his authorized representative at the time of the systems acceptance test or contract renewal. II. That chapter 38 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Richland Hills, Texas, is hereby amended by the addition thereto of the following sections which shall hereafter be and read as follows: SECTION 2. Enforcement of state rules and regulations A. The Fire Marshal and or his authorized representative(s) shall have local enforcement authority regarding the rules and regulations as established by the Texas Department of Insurance in Article 5.43 of the Texas Insurance Code. B. The rules and regulations specifically designated for enforcement are: Article 5.43-1, Fire Extinguisher Rules; Article 5.43-2, Fire Alarm Rules; Article 5.43-3, Fire Sprinkler Rules; Article 5.43, Fire Works Rules. C. The Fire Marshal as the local authority conducting the review on behalf of the state shall inspect the installation, maintenance, repair, or jobbing of provisions as outlined in the rules and regulations established by the insurance code and cause the same to be complied with. D. The Fire Marshal and or his authorized representative may issue to the person, firm or corporation found guilty of violating any of the provisions, that is subject to the local authority review and acceptance, a misdemeanor citation for each violation. E. Violations of provisions that are clearly the responsibility of the state shall be forwarded to the enforcement authority of the state at the earliest opportunity. SECTION 3. Authority to establish policy statements The Fire Chief and or the Fire Marshal shall have the authority to establish certain policy statements, guidelines or standards regulating various provisions of the fire code that are subject to the standardization of construction and installation methods and/or are subject to local interpretation. The Fire Chief or Fire Marshal shall have the authority to outline conditions for the installation and testing of fire protection systems, equipment, appliances, or such other related • 13 1 installations to provide for code consistency to rules, regulations or laws with . county, state or federal agencies. Copies of these policy statements, guidelines, standards or interpretations are to be kept on file with the City Secretary. SECTION 4. Arson reward offered A. Reward offered The Fire Chief or Fire Marshal and the City of Richland Hills, Texas hereby offers a reward of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for information leading to the arrest and indictment of any person or persons who are allegedly a suspect or suspects for committing the crime of arson, or any felony fire related offense listed in the Texas Penal Code, within the corporate limits of Richland Hills, Texas. A reward offer in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) is available for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of any person or persons who allegedly commits a fire related offense listed as a state jail felony or misdemeanor offense within the corporate limits of Richland Hills, Texas. B. Public notice of reward offer The City Secretary shall create, purchase or cause to be purchased sufficient • notices or placards showing for public display the arson or criminal mischief reward offers within city buildings in its corporate city limits. Section 5. Fire works A. Manufacture, possession or discharge of fireworks prohibited It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, company, corporation, or association to manufacture, possess, cast, throw, or fire any squib, rocket, cracker, torpedo or grenade or other combustible fireworks of any kind within the corporate city limits of Richland Hills, Texas. B. Sale of fireworks prohibited It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, company, corporation, or association to exhibit or have in their possession with the intent to give away, display, sell or offer for sale within the corporate limits of Richland Hills, Texas any squib, rocket, cracker, torpedo, grenade, cap, or other combustible fireworks of any kind. • 14 - C. Exceptions to provisions • is section shall be construed to apply to the sale, storage or use Nothing in th of railroad torpedoes, flares, or other signaling devices used by the railroads or to the sale, storage, or use of flashlight composition used by photographers or dealers in photographic supplies or to prevent any public or private demonstration, display or theatrical effects of fireworks of any kind if such fireworks or pyrotechnics is conducted under the proper supervision of the fire department after application has been made and a permit issued by the fire marshal for such demonstration or display. Said permit shall not be granted unless such demonstration or display has met all recognized safety requirements outlined by the fire marshal and upon inspection for property and life safety provisions. Section 6. Transportation of flammable or combustible liquids and explosives It shall be unlawful for any person to park or operate any truck or other vehicle that is designed and used for the transporting of gasoline, diesel, explosives or other flammable or combustible products on residential streets of the city, except when making actual deliveries of such products to permanent storage containers properly permitted to store and receive such product. • This section is not intended to prohibit the use of automobiles and pick-up trucks while making actual deliveries of gasoline or diesel fuel to vehicles, lawn mowers, tools or other machinery in the city, provided that such delivery be in approved containers of metal or unbreakable plastic designed not to hold more than twenty (20) gallons of the flammable or combustible liquid. Section 7. Mobil fuel dispensing units A. Mobile service unit defined. A mobile service unit as defined in this section shall mean and include any vehicle, tank, tank truck, or other portable or moveable device from which flammable or combustible liquid being used as automobile fuel may as an act of retail sale be dispensed from and into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle. B. It is the intent of this section to prohibit mobile gasoline filling stations which either park or roam around the community and from which the driver or attendant makes the sale of gasoline or diesel fuel to persons, firms or corporations whose vehicles are parked or standing on public or private lots or on public or private streets. • . 15 • This section shall not apply to the delivery of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to lawful recipients having proper containers, other than motor vehicles, or to the emergency delivery of motor fuel to a stalled vehicle. C. Mobile services units prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell or dispense fuel from a mobile service unit in the city, or to operate the same as a service station, including self-service. Section 8. Fire sprinkler system required Apartment buildings, condominiums, hotels, motels, or townhouses over two stories in height or more than thirty-five (35) in elevation from the finished floor level, shall be equipped with a fire protection sprinkler system on all floor levels that meets the requirements of NFPA Standard 13. Section 9. Fire walls required All structures designed and constructed for use by multiple tenants in separate units or have an occupied area through rental, lease, or other • agreement, shall provide a minimum of one hour fire resistive separation between each unit or occupancy. The required fire resistive construction shall extend from the floor to the bottom of the roof deck or the sub-floor of the next floor level. Where greater fire resistive separation is required by the building code, it shall be provided. Occupancies, which are required by this or the building code to have automatic sprinkler systems may be exempt from this separation requirement except in those occupancies that use, store or manufacture certain commodities listed as hazardous materials or when the use causes a higher degree of danger to the life safety of the occupants within the adjoining units. Section 9. Wood shingle roofs restricted A. It shall be a violation of this code of ordinance to use any wood shingles as a part of the construction material on structures classified as multi-family dwellings (including duplexes) or commercial buildings. B. All wood shingles or wood shakes used upon single family dwellings shall be factory pressure treated with a fire retardant chemical to meet a class "C" rating as listed by the National Fire Protection Association for fire resistive requirements. • 16 ~ • C. Existing wood shingle or wood shake roofs maybe repaired in part with class "C" shingles or shakes provided the area being repaired or replaced does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the entire roof area, otherwise the entire roof shall be replaced with material as specified in the code or be treated to meet the fire resistive requirements. Section 10. Multi-family dwelling unit inspections and inspection fees A. Multi-family dwelling unit defined. For the purpose of this section, "Multi-family dwelling Unit" shall be defined as a building, or portion thereof, arranged, designed, or occupied as three (3) or more dwelling units, and shall include hotels, motels, apartment complexes, townhouses, and lodging houses used for sleeping purposes. B. Annual fire inspection certificate. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to lease, rent, or operate any multi-family dwelling unit within the city limits of Richland Hills, Texas, unless such multi-family dwelling unit has first received an annual fire and life safety inspection certificate from the fire marshal. C. Responsible party for securing certificates. It shall be the responsibility of any owner, manager or leasing agent representing any business, firm, or corporation which owns, leases, rents, or operates any multi-family dwelling • units, as defined by this section, to request and secure an annual fire safety inspection from the fire marshal or his authorized representative. D. Annual inspection fee. A fee shall be charged for each annual multi-family fire and life safety inspection as established in the permit section of this code of ordinance. The fee shall be paid to the Richland Hills Fire Department in the amount in affect at the time payment is made. Fees may be payable on a semi-annul basis for all existing multi-family dwelling units having a valid certificate of occupancy in effect at the time of this ordinance. Billing dates for the semi-annual fee is September 1 for the months of October through March. The Billing date for the remaining six months is March 1 for April through September. The annual fee may be paid in full September 1 of each year. A late penalty fee will be assessed if payment is not received within thirty (30) days of the billing date. Failure to comply with the inspection fee requirement will constitute a revocation of the certificate of occupancy and a penalty being assessed as outlined by this ordinance. Annual inspections will be coordinated through the fire marshal or his authorized representative. Section 11. Fire permits and fee schedule The following are fire permit as listed in the 2003 Edition of the International Fire . Code or as amended to the code and this permit section. Permits listed are defined 17 I , ~ ~ r as annual operational permits, temporary use permits, or are one time issued • permits as they are construction installation related permits. Fire Marshal permits heretofore issued under the existing ordinance shall be valid for the time for which they were issued under the existing Fire Code; however, upon expiration of said date, the same shall become void. $40 00 Aerosol products 40 00 Amusement buildings/park 40 Aviation facilities - • • • • • • • • • Battery systems 40.00 40 0 Carnivals and Fairs 40 0 Cellulose nitrate film Combustible dust producing operations 40.00 Combustible fibers 40.00 50 0 Compressed gases Covered malls 50 00 Christmas trees, live, use of in public buildings 10.00 Cryogenic fluids 50.00 Dry cleaning operations: 40 0 Non-flammable liquid use • • • • • • • • • • S0 00 Flammable or combustible liquid use • 40 00 Ex • hibits and trade shows ' 50.00 Explosives 20 0 Fire hydrant and valves 150.00 Fireworks, use of outdoors • • Flammable and combustible liquids: Pipeline operations, maintenance or excavation of ~ • • • • • • • • • 150.00 Storage of class I liquids in safety cans 20.00 Storage of class II or ~ ks forlthelstora pe oa d spens'ng of flammable or 75.00 Use of underground tan g 150.00 ' er roe combustible liquids (p P P rty ' ' ' ' " Use of aboveground tanks for the storage or dispensing of flammable or Combustible liquids (per property) 150.00 Remove, abandon, place temporary out of service flammable or combustible Liquid tanks (per property) 50.00 Changing contents stored inflammable or combustible liquid tanks...... 50.00 Operation of refineries, distilleries, chemical plants or similar facilities 50.00 Stationary emergency power generators with class 1 or II flammable or Combustible liquid tanks 50.00 • 18 Waste crank case oil storage tanks (per property) 50.00 Floor finishing, use of flammable or combustible liquid materials 40.00 40 0 Fruit and crop ripening Fumigation and thermal insecticide fogging 50.00 Hazardous materials 50.00 Hazardous production materials facilities 50.00 40 00 High-piled storage 40 0 Hot work operations Industrial ovens, use of 40.00 Lumber yards and woodworking plants 40.00 Liquid or gas fueled vehicles or equipment on display in assemblybuildings(pervehicle)......••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 10.00 Liquefied petroleum gas, use of: Portable containers of 25 to 120 water gallon capacity (WGC) 50.00 Containers or aggregate exceeding; 120 WGC up to 500 WGC GC u tot 2000 WGC 500 W p 100 00 1,2000 WGC up to 2,000 WGC ....................................................150.00 Magnesium operations, use of 40.00 Miscellaneous combustible materials storage 40.00 • Open burning: .30.00 Display fires, entertainment events (out doors) Warming fires or portable heating devices at const. Sites, use of 30.00 Training fires (fire department use only) No charge Trench burning (TNRCC approved system only) 500.00 Open flames and torches in assembly buildings 30.00 Open flames and candles ' ~ ' ' • • ~ ~ • ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 10 00 ats er float Parade flo , p Places of assembly: Places of assembly, greater than 50 less than 300 persons 30.00 Places of assembly greater than 300 persons 40.00 Churches, schools exempt of fees No charge Places of assembly (temporary use, 30 days max): 3 Tents, use of rnivals Circus or ca 30 00 Exhibitions or trade shows, use of booths 30.00 Outdoor stage shows or concerts 30.00 • Pyrotechnic special events, use of indoors 50.00 19 ~ ~ Pyroxylin plastics 40.00 • Refrigeration equipment Repair garages and motor fuel dispensing facilities 40 00 Roofing asphalt or tar kettles, use of (per property) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 25.00 Roof top and ground level heliports 40.00 Spraying and dipping operations 40.00 Storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts • • • • - • • • " 40.00 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies 40 00 Tire re-building plants 40 0 Waste handling, junkyards 40 00 Wood products, chips, hogged materials, lumber and plywood Construction related permits: (Note: unless otherwise listed, all construction or installation fees are based on the building code fee schedule, which includes the total cost of materials and labor.) Fire alarm systems, installation of Fire sprinkler systems, installation of Fire hose or wet/dry standpipe systems, installation of Chemical extinguishing systems, installation of • Kitchen hoods and mechanical exhaust systems, installation of Installation of security or privacy gates within emergency access easements or roadways. Installation of under ground fuel storage tanks Installation of above ground fuel tanks Installation of LP Gas containers (total greater than 25 WGC) Fire Department Plan review fee (same fee schedule as set forth in building code) Maintenance of any fire protection or detection system which requires the alteration or modification to the original or existing system ................$25.00 Contractors registration fee, annual $50.00 Contractors renewal fee if made in month of January $25.00 Expired permit, late renewal penalty fee $25.00 Special application permits: Private agency fire safety inspection to secure certification or license .....$40.00 Speed bumps or humps located in marked fire lanes or emergency $30.00 access easements (per property) $40.00 Security gates, per property annually Multi-family dwelling inspections, fee per unit annually 5.00 • 20 Fire alarm test (witness) $30.00 • Fixed fire protection system test (witness) $30.00 After hours fire inspection (outside of 8 am to 5 pm) $45.00 Re-inspection fee (aggravated, after making third visit) $45.00 III. Ordinance repealed. Ordinance 674 and all ordinances amendatory thereto; are expressly superseded by the terms of this ordinance IV. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of the ordinance are severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of the ordinance shall be declared invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgement or decree of any court or competent jurisdicction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs or sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the city council without • the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid or unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. V. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of the co~fe hereby adopted or of this chapter or who shall fail to comply therewith or who shall violate or fail to comply with any order made thereunder, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who shall fail to comply with such an order as affirmed or modified by the City of Richland Hills, Texas or by a court of competent jurisdiction, within the time fixed therein, shall severally for each and every such violation and non-compliance, respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two-thousand dollars($2,000.00). The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to corrector remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each day that any prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions. 21 / r'r r VI. i This ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption as the law in such cases provides. PASSED AND APPROVED THE DAY OF 2004 A.D. BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS. APPROVED: Nelda S. Stroder, Mayor ATTEST: 'Willis Ci Secreta Tern ty rY APPROVED AS TO FORM: Tim G. Sralla, City Attorney 22 INVOICE ~ev1eW Star-Telegram ~ Customer ID: CIU08 400 W. 7th Street Invoice Number: 248844201 FORT WORTH. TX 76102 (s 17> 39p-7761 Invoice Date: 11 / 14/04 Federal Tax ID 22-3148254 Terms: Net due in 21 days Due Date: 11/30/04 Bill To: PO Number: CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS 3200 DIANA DR Order Number: 24884420 RICHLAND HILLS, TX 761 18-6237 Sales Rep: 073 Description: CITY OF RICHLAN Attn BARBARA . WRIGHT Publication Date: 11/14/04 Description Locair~n Col... Depth Linage bIli Rate Amount C[TY OF RICHLAND HILLS ORDINAN 13580 1 65 65 LINE $0.85 $55.25 CITY OF ICHLAND HILLS ORDINAI+ICE NO. AN ORDINyyANCE OF THE CITY OF Net Amount: $55.25 RICHLAND HILLS ADOPTING THE 2003 INTERNA- TIONAL BUILDING CODE 2003INTER- NATI(~NAL RESI- DENTIAL CODE, THEpp 200LL3 EEINTER- CNTE~NAHT102~L PLUMBING C DE, THE 2003 INTMERE- NATIO?~AL bE. C?iANI~c%:AL COu THE 2003 I TER- . NATIONAL FUEL • GAS CODE THE 2003 IN1"ERNA- ~ TIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CHRtSTY L. HOLLAND CODE; AND THE 2003 I NTERNA- TIONAL PROPERTY * MY COMMISSIOPJ EXPIRES MAINTENANCE ;U.c? 3ury31,2006 CODE' PROVIDING ':',r....}~.:r` THE STATE ~13E MOD1FI- ''%;;,Q;,.~^ OF' THE County of T r~RATETO ILOCAL AMfNDMENTS• Before me, a N~HOVC G n ~I~r said County and State, this day personally appeared Lisa Wesselman, Bid and Legal Coordinator for the Star- el u '`~~H~,~~,~the Star-Telegram, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and say that the attar~}~q I~~rtisement was published in the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS 8z LEGAL DEPT. STAR TLEGRAM (617) 390- a~IVE OF ALL / ORDINANCES; / ' PROVIDING A SEV- r L°.- ERABILITY CLAUSE; Signed _ PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIO- LATIONS PROVID- SUBSCRIBE 151~''~~FORE ME, THIS Sunday, November 8, • ING FOFi PUBLICA- n TION IN PAMPHLET i ~ FORM~PUBLIOCADTION Notary Publ(c iN THE OFFICIL~.(A(ppL PROVIDINGRAN EF- FECTIVE DATE. ADOPTED BY RICHLAND HILLS Thank Yo1~ o TOBER r121 2~ lent Rem1t To: Star-Telegram Customer ID: CIU08 P.O. Box 901051 Customer Name: CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Invoice Number: 248844201 Invoice Amount: $55.25 PO Number: Amount Enclosed: $