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O417 ORDINANCE NO. 417 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE ADOPTING THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; AND THE 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE CODES TO INCORPORATE LOCAL AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING OF THE CODES AS A PUBLIC RECORD; PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES THEREFOR; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A 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. WHEREAS, the City of Kennedale 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 Kennedale desires to adopt the 2006 Editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Energy Conservation Code, and International Fire Code, and the 2005 Edition of the National Electrical Code as the official municipal codes of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kennedale desires to provide a mechanism by which local modifications reflecting the unique needs of the City of Kennedale may be made when deemed appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE The 2006 Edition of the International Building Code is hereby adopted as the official building code of the City of Kennedale, 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. ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 1 \Lserve2lkturner\CITY COUNCILIORDINANCES\2008 Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11/07/2008) SECTION 2. ADOPTION OF 2006 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE The 2006 Edition of the International Residential Code is hereby adopted as the official residential construction code of the City of Kennedale, 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 3. RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE To the extent of any conflict between the International Building Code as applied to residential property and the International Residential Code, the International Residential Code shall control. SECTION 4. ADOPTION OF 2006 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE The 2006 Edition of the International Plumbing Code is hereby adopted as the official plumbing code of the City of Kennedale, 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 5. ADOPTION OF 2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE The 2006 Edition of the International Mechanical Code is hereby adopted as the official mechanical code of the City of Kennedale, 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 6. ADOPTION OF 2006 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE ORDINANCE ADOPTING 20061NTERNATIONAL CODES Page 2 \lserve2\kturner\CITY COUNCILIORDINANCES12008 Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11/07/2008) The 2006 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code is hereby adopted as the official fuel gas code of the City of Kennedale, 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 2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE The 2006 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code is hereby adopted as the official energy conservation code of the City of Kennedale, 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 8. ADOPTION OF 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE The 2006 International Fire Code is hereby adopted as the official fire code of the City of Kennedale, 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 9. ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE The 2006 Edition of the International Fire Code, as adopted herein is hereby amended by adoption of those local amendments shown on Exhibit "A" attached hereto. SECTION 10. ADOPTION OF 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE The 2005 National Electrical Code is hereby adopted as the official electrical code of the City of Kennedale, 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. ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 3 \\server2\kturner\CITY COUNCIL50RDINANCES\2008 Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11/07!2008) SECTION 11. MAINTENANCE OF CODES AS PUBLIC RECORDS The material contained in Exhibits "A" 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" shall instead by maintained as a public record in the office of the City Secretary, Building Official, Fire Marshal, and Library. 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 12. ADDITIONAL LOCAL AMENDMENTS CONTEMPLATED The City of Kennedale 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 Kennedale. 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 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 13. PERMITS AND FEES The codes adopted herein provide for the issuance of certain permits and the collection of fees therefor. The fees shall be established by the City's schedule of fees. SECTION 14. 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 Kennedale, 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 15. 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 ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 4 115erver2lkturnerlClTY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES12008 OrdinanceslOrdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11107/2008) 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 16. 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 17. PREVIOUSLY ACCRUING RIGHTS AND REMEDIES SAVED All rights and remedies of the City of Kennedale, Texas, are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of the Building Code, Residential Code, Electrical Code, Energy Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Existing Building Code, Property Maintenance 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 18. PUBLICATION The City Secretary of the City of Kennedale is hereby directed to publish in the official newspaper of the City of Kennedale, the caption, penalty clause, publication clause, and effective date clause of this ordinance in accordance with Section 52.013(b) of the Local Government Code. ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 5 \\serve2\kturner\CITY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES12008 Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (1 110712 0 08) SECTION 19. PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM The City Secretary of the City of Kennedale 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 20. 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. \\`\~~\1 a 1t~tr1/terf~t. . r .~ • •~ ~, =~• •*=~ ..~ • . ~~: i ~~ ry~ ~ F ~ , ~ i ~~~S.T..... ~ ~'`~~e~w f ff~f~f{!!li11\\11\ ~~ KATHY TUR ER, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED: MAYOR, BRYANLANKHORST APPROVED TO AS TO FORM: ~1~ o~ WAYNE K. OLSON, CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 6 1lserver2\kturnerlClTY COUNCILIORDINANCES\2008 Ordinancesl0rdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11/0712008) EXHIBIT A LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2006 International Fire Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IFC. Underlined type is text inserted. ' ~^°~' +"~^~~^" h'^° ~° ~'°'°'°~' +°r* f•^^~ '~~ ` 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 2006 code. Note: Fire sprinkler code provisions for single-family dwellings and duplexes may be found in the International Residential Code. **Section 102.4; change to read as follows: 102.4 Application of bu71d+ng other codes. The design and construction of new structures shall comply with this code, and other codes as applicable *"° ~ ~il~-Bede. Repairs, alterations and additions to existing structures shall comply with this code and the International €~cistiag 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. 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 103.1; delete. Section 103.2; delete. Section 103.3; delete. ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 7 \\serve2lkturner\CITY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES\2008 Ordinancesl0rdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11/0712008) Section 105.1.2; change to read as follows: 105.1.2 Types of permits. There shall be twe three types of permits as follows: Operational permit. An operational permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation or a business for which a permit is required by Section 105.6 for either: 1.1. A prescribed period. 1.2. Until renewed or revoked. 2. Construction permit. A construction permit allows the applicant to install or modify systems and equipment for which a permit is required by Section 105.7. 3. Building permit. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to build or modify any commercial building or residential subdivision shall first obtain a permit from the fire code official.. Section 105.2.2; change to read as follows: 105.2.2 Inspection authorized. Before a new operational or building permit is approved, the fire code official is authorized to inspect the ... {remainder of section unchanged}. Add Section 105.2.5 to read as follows: in 1. a site plan, which shall include at a minimum the following information: (a) locations of fire hydrants (b) locations of water mains, with size noted (c) building occupancy types and square footages for each (d) required fire flow for each building. 2: afire department access roads (fire lane) markingisign plan, with width noted for each and all required turning radiuses marked. This plan may be submitted as notes on the site plan or separately. 3. afire protection building plan, what shall at a minimum include the following information: ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 8 \lserve2lkturner\CITY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES\2008 Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11!07/2008) (a) fire sprinkler system (b) fire alarm system (c) fire extinguisher location (d) specialized fire systems, i.e. hoods (e) keyless entry system (Knox Box) (f) fire department access areas, i.e. attics, roof, etc. (g) fire exits and required details (h) fire exit door hardware. 4. A labeling plan, addressing the lettering of items such as address numbers, suite numbers, room numbers, fire extinguishers, FACP, riser, attic access, roof access, mechanical room, electrical, fire regulations signs, and items of a similar nature. This information may be submitted as notes on the drawings or separately. No, concrete, utility, rough plumbing, construction, framing or structural work can begin until all the site plans are approved. No building above the slab can begin until the building plans are approved and the apparatus access roads (fire lanes) are in place and the fire hydrants are in working order. "*Section 109.3; change to read as follows: Section 109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shat! erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $2, 000.00. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offence. (Reason: To provide a definition that does not exist in the code.) *Section 202; add or amend definitions as follows: CODE OFFICIAL is the fire chief, fire marshal, fire prevention officer, inspector or other designated authority charged by the governing body with the duties of administration and enforcement of the code, or a duly authorized representative. DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION is the Office of the City Fire Marshal. FIRE DEPARTMENT is the City of Kennedale Fire Department. 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 ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 9 1~server2UcturnerlClTY COUNCILIORDINANCES12008 Ordinancesl0rdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11!07!2008) 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. HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building having any floors used for human occupancy located more than 35 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. JURISDICTION is the City of Kennedale, Texas. 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. 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 307.2.2; change to read as follows: 307.2.2 Prohibited open burning. No open burning is to be allowed other than recreational. All recreational fires are to be in designated areas only. **Section 307.3; change to read as follows_ 307.3 Location. The location for recreational burning shall not be less than SA 300 feet (~49 91 440 mm) from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within aA 300 feet 0249 91 440 mm) of any structure. (exceptions unchanged) **Section 307.4; change to read as follows: 307.4 Attendance. Recreational fires shall be constantly attended by a competent adult until the ... {remainder of secfion unchanged}. (Reason: Amendments to 307.2, 307.3, and 307.4 better explain current requirements and recognize that jurisdictions have local established policies that best fit their environments.) **Section 308.3.!; 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. ORDINANCE ADOPTING 20061NTERNATIONAL CODES Page 10 IlServer2lkturnerlClTY COUNCILIORDINANCES12008 Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11!07!2008) Exceptions: 1. Single 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: Single 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 (g.08 kg) (nominal 1 pound (0.454 kg1 LP-pas capacity/. (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 ~°~-494-2 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.) ***Section 408.5.4; change to read as follows: 408.5.4 Drill frequency. Emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted at least si* twelve times per year, twe four times per year on each shift. (Reason: Due to the turn 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 path of measurement shall be along a minimum of a ten feet (10') wide unobstructed pathway 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.) ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 11 \\server2\kturnerlClTY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES12008 Ordinances50rdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11107/2008) **Secfion 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 20 feet (6096 mm) except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than ~' f°, +~ {4~-r~r~} 14 feet (4267 mm). Exception: Vertical clearance may be reduced, provided such reduction does not impair access by 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. `^~"°~° ~°^~~~~°^' "~~+"° f•~° ^^,+° ^+~^:^' ,°~+ 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-aetices and striping shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and is replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. (11 Stripino -Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked by painted lines of 21 Signs -Signs 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 insta_ lled on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief ORDINANCE ADOPTING 20061NTERNATIONAL CODES Page 12 C:VD000ments and settingsMmcmurray\DesktoplMike 2006 municipal codes (2).doc p/29/2005) both sides of the fire lanes. Where a curb is available, the stripping shall be on the vertical face of the curb. (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 any 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 the entire marked fire lane to be maintained clear and unobstructed.) 504.4 Attic/Equipment Access. The minimum attic or equipment access area required shall be 900 square inches in commercial occupancies. This will be marked "ATTIC ACCESS" or :EQUIPMENT ACCESS" in a minimum of 1" contrasting lettering. Section 508.5; change to read as follows: 508.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 508.5.1 through a08-a:6 508.5.7. Add Section 508.5.7 to read as follows: 508.5.7 Additional requirements. The following additional requirements shall apply to fire hydrants: (1) A "Storz" quick connect butterfly adapter shall be installed on the 4 ''/i' steamer connection on all new fire hydrants and hydrants that serve that new development and/or building. (2) All new hydrants or hydrants that serve a development or building will be hand painted with a glossy red paint of commercial or industrial quality. The quick connect adapter will not be painted. (3) A blue reflector will be installed in the center of street or fire lane directly across from the hydrant steamer. A permanent epoxy type adhesive or similar product shall be used to adhere the reflector to the pavement. (4) All such adapters, reflectors, adhesive, paint, labor and installation shall be purchased at the developer's expense. **Section 704.1; change to read as follows: ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 13 \lserve2\kturner\CITY COUNCILIORDINANCES\2006 Ordinancesl0rdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11!07!2008) 704.1 Enclosure. Interior vertical shafts, including but not limited to stairways, elevator hoist ways, 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: Exception: Corridors protected by an approved automatic sprinkler svstem 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.) **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 svstem must be supervised as specified in Section 905.2. (Reason: Corresponds with Section 905.2 recommended amendment.) ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 14 \\server2Ucturner\CITY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES12008 Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11!07/2008) ***Section 903.2; delete the exception. (Reason: These areas pose a fire risk to the structural integrity of the building.) 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section. Notwithstanding non-combustible construction with a floor area greater than 12,000 square feet shall have 100% automatic sprinkler coverage unless a more stringent requirement is specified in section 903 of the 2006 International Fire Code. Anv building of less than 6,000 square feet (combustible construction or 12,000 square feet if 100% noncombustible construction) in area must be free standing and not have any portion attached to another structure or 100% of the building must be equipped with a sprinkler svstem. Any remodeling, addition or expansion of a commercial building involving greater than 25% of the existing floor area or resulting in a total square footage exceeding 6,000 square feet, requires retrofitting of 100% of all square footage, new and old with an automatic sprinkler svstem. Any remodeling, addition or expansion of an existing commercial building that has a partial or complete automatic sprinkler svstem shall require a 100% automatic sprinkler svstem to be installed or retrofit in all sections, new and old, regardless of the square footage. (2) All new single family residential buildings in excess of 6000 square foot shall have a residential sprinkler svstem. Anv remodeling, addition, or expansion of any residential building with a sprinkler system involving greater than 25% of the existing square footage requires retrofitting of 100% of all square footage, new and old. Remodeling, addition, or expansion of a residential building that now exceeds 6000 square feet shall require a 100% residential sprinkler svstem to be installed. (3) All new multi-family. (two or more), residential occupancies require an automatic sprinkler svstem. Any remodeling, addition to, or expansion of a multi-family building involving greater than 25% of the existing square footage shall require retrofitting of 100% of all square footage, new and old. ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 15 \\server2\kturner\CITY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES12008 Ordinancesl0rdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11/D7/2008) **Add Section 903.2.8.3 to read as follows: 903.2.8.3 Self-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 aone-hour fire barrier separation wall installed between every storage compartment. (Reason: Consistent with unamended IBC.) 903.2.10.3 Buildings more than 35 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler svstem 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 35 feet or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Exception: 1. Airport control towers. 2.-Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.3. 3. Occupancies in Group F-2. **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 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. 4. In rooms or areas that are of noncombustible construction with wholly noncombustible contents. **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.) ORDINANCE ADOPTING 20061NTERNATIONAL CODES Page 16 1\server2UcturnerlClTY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES\2008 Ordinancesl0rdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11!07/2008) **Section 903.4; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows: Sprinkler and standpipe svstem water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler svstem 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 (Reason: To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 905.9.) ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 17 \\server2lkturner\CITY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES12008 Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11!07!2008) **Add Section 903.6.2 to read as follows: 903.6.2 Spray booths and rooms. New and existing sprav booths and sprav 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 dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40-psiq-air pressure with a high/low alarm. (Reason: To define manual dry standpipe supervision requirements.) Section 905.3 Required Installations. Standpipe systems shall be installed where required by sections 905.3.1 through 905.3.6 and in the locations indicated in Sections 905.4, 905.5 and 905.6 and/or where required by the Fire Marshal. **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 a two_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: 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.) Section 906.3 Size and distribution. Add: a minimum of two extinguishers shall be required for all commercial occupancies. ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2D06 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 18 \lserve2\kturner\CITY COUNCILIORDINANCES~2008 Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11/07/2008) **Add Section 907.1.3 to read as follows: 907.1.3 Design Standards. All alarm svstems new or replacement serving 50 or more shall be analog intelligent addressable fire detection svstems. 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.) **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.) **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 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.) (Reason: Consistent with Texas State laws concerning day care facility requirements.) **Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows: 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. 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.) ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 19 \\server2lkturnerlClTY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES\2008 Ordinancesl0rdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11/07/2008) **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 of the International Building Code, when used for open air seating; however, this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to skyboxes, 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 or alarm-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.) **Section 907.9.2; change to read as follows: 907.9.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have anv floor located more than 35 feet 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 jurisdiction of NFPA 72. Actuation of a smoke detector shall automatically unlock the door. /D ~ T ~..fefii by nrnvenfinn c ..Lo frr,m nnr m'nn ~ molf nn4inn in #h .. nre..~e ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 20 \\server2lkturner\CITY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES\2008 Ordinancesl0rdinance NO. ,Building Codes.doc (11/07/2008) ***Section 1008.1.8.3; change to read as follows: 1008.1.8.3 Locks and latches. Locks and latches shall be permitted to prevent operation of doors where any of the following exists: Places of detention or restraint. Double key-operated locks or keyed locks from the inside are strictly prohibited on all commercial buildings. Other locking devices may be approved on a case by case basis if; 2.1. The locking device is readily distinguishable as locked, 2.2. A readily visible durable sign is posted on the egress side on or adjacent to the door stating:-THIS DOOR TO REMAIN UNLOCKED WHEN BUILDING IS OCCUPIED. The sign shall be in letters 1 inch (25mm) high on a contrasting background, 2.3. The use of the key-operated or locking device is revocable by the fire code official for due cause. {remainder of section unchanged} **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 svstem shall be connected to the building's fire alarm svstem where such a svstem is provided. (Reason: Consistent with regional amendment to IBC 1016.1.) **Section 1019.1.8; change to read as follows: 1019.1.8 Smoke proof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or 405 each of the exits of a building that serves stories where any floor surface is located more than 35 feet above the lowest level of fire {remainder of section unchanged}. (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 spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system ... jremainder of section unchanged} ... (Reason: Consistent protection in all spray booths.) ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 21 llserver2lkturner\CITY COUNCILIORDINANCES\2008 Ordinancesl0rdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (71!0712008) **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.) **Secfion 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 provided perFrritted in Section 3304 and 3308. 2 ~A.+n F....#1 r emhhi nnrl #en#inn ..F Fire .,rL~ ~ o mi##erl in Con#ir~n 14l1A --The use of fireworks for approved display as permitted in Section 3308. A TL.e n ecci.... or Fire..~.,rLc (Reason: Restricts to approved displays, which is consistent with local practice.) ***Section 3302; change the definition of "fireworks" to read as follows: FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, and 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 systems. ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 22 1lserver2lkturnerlClTY COUNCIL\ORDINANCESt2008 Ordinancesl0rdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11!0712008) **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 systems. (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 sumps. 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: 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. 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 ORDINANCE ADOPTING 20061NTERNATIONAL CODES Page 23 \\server2UcturnerlClTY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES\2008 Ordinancesl0rdinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11!07!2008) spill will be retained upon the site property; and, e. The scale of the site plan. 3 The Code Official is authorized to impose limits upon: the times and/or days 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 up blic. 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 equipment 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 emergencv 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 emergencv communications device to notify the proper authorities in the event of an emergencv. ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 24 \~Serve2lkturnerlClTY COUNCILIORDINANCES\2008 Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11!07/2008) 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 present. 3. The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during dispensing operations. 4 Nighttime fueling operations shall only take place in adequately lighted areas. 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 being 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 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: 3803.2.1.8 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-pas 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.) ORDINANCE ADOPTING 20061NTERNATIONAL CODES Page 25 1lserver2\kturnerlClTY COUNCILIORDINANCES\2008 Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11/07/2008) *Add Section 3804.3.2 to read as follows: 3804.3.2 Spas, Pool Heaters and other listed devices. Where natural gas 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 ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2006 INTERNATIONAL CODES Page 26 1lserver2lkturner\CITY COUNCIL\ORDINANCES12008Ordinances\Ordinance No. ,Building Codes.doc (11/0712008)