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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 711 Amending Chapter 18 Adopting the International Codes TOWN OF WESTLAKE ORDINANCE NO. 711 AN ORDINANCE OF THETOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS; AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE TOWN OF WESTLAKE CODE OF ORDINANCES ADOPTING THE 2012 EDITIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE, ALONG WITH THE 2011 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS TO SAID COMES; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Town of Westlake, Texas is a general law Town acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to the Texas Constitution, and the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, finds it to be in the best interest of the citizens, businesses and property owners in the Town of Westlake, to adopt the 2012 editions of the International Residential, Building, Plumbing, Fuel Gas, Mechanical and Energy Conservation Codes, and the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code, to provide for the safety of the citizens and visitors of Westlake; and WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Westlake Director of Planning and Development, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, is of the opinion that it is in the best interests of the town and its citizens that certain amendments to the International Codes that address concerns unique to the development within the Town of Westlake, be approved and adopted along with the adoption of the proposed codes; and WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, deems it necessary to amend certain sections of the Code of Ordinances relative to the administration of these codes and the collection of fees for permitting, plan review, and inspection services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OFT E TOWN OF WESTLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION l: All matters stated in the Recitals above are found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety. SECTION 2: That the following sections of Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances, are hereby amended, to read as follows: Chapter 18 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS* Ordinance 711 Page 1 of 47 ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL ARTICLE II. CODES Sec. 18-31. Adoption. The town adopts in their entirety the 2012 Edition of the International Residential Code, the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code, the 2012 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, the 2012 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code, the 2012 Edition of the International Mechanical Code, the 2012 Edition of the International Plumbing Code and the 2011 Edition of the National Electrical Code, including the amendments to such codes as attached to this ordinance. Amendments to these codes, attached as Exhibit A, are to be kept on file and available in the office of the town secretary. Sec. 18-32. Permit Required. No person shall perform any work or supply any materials falling within the jurisdiction of one of the respective codes adopted under Section 13-31 without first having secured a permit in accordance with the applicable code. Sec. 18-33. - Penalty. That any person, either by himself or agent, and any firm, corporation or other entity who violates any of the provisions of the codes adopted in section 18-31 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction of any such violation, shall be punished as provided in section 1-9. In any case of a violation of any of the terms and provisions of the codes adopted by the ordinance, by any corporation, the officers and agents actively in charge of the business of such corporation shall be subject to the penalty provided in this section. Sec. 18-34. —Amendments to the 2012 International Building Code. The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2012 International Building Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IBC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lined through type is deleted text from IBC. A double asterisk (**) at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2009 edition of the code and a triple asterisk (***) identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2012 code. Explanation of Options A and B: Please note that as there is a wide range in firefighting philosophies / capabilities of cities across the region, OPTION "A" and OPTION B" are provided in the Fire and Building Code amendments. Jurisdictions should choose one or the other based on their firefighting philosophies / capabilities when adopting code amendments. Westlake is an option B jurisdiction. Local Amendments note. Ordinance 711 Page 2 of 47 1. All buildings are required to be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system. See the Westlake Fire Code and amendments for provisions, and exceptions, relating to the requirements for the installation of Automatic Fire Sprinkler systems. **Section 101.4; change to read as follows: 101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.6 and referenced elsewhere in this code, when specifically adopted, shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Whenever amendments to the referenced codes and standards have been adopted, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. **Section 101.4.7; add the following: 101.4.7 Electrical. The provisions of the Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto. ** Section 103 and 103.1 amend to insert the Department Name SECTION 103 Town of Westlake Building Inspections Department 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Town of Westlake Building Inspections Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official. ***Section 104.10.1; jurisdictions may consider the option to amend or delete depending on local enforcement and flood hazard ordinances. ***Section 105.2; under sub -title entitled `Building" delete items 1, 2, 10 and 11 and re -number as follows: Building: 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11 m2). 2. Fences not over 3 feet high. 3. 1. (Unchanged) 4. 2. (Unchanged) 5. 3. (Unchanged) 6. 4. (Unchanged) 7. 5. (Unchanged) 8. 6. (Unchanged) 9. 7. (Unchanged) 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems. Ordinance 711 Page 3 of 47 11. 8. (Unchanged) 12.9. (Unchanged) 13.10. (Unchanged) (Reason: Items deleted are for one- and two-family dwellings regulated by the International Residential Code. Accessory structures, fences and shade cloth structures would require a permit for commercial properties to ensure compliance with local ordinance, egress, accessibility, flame spread of fabric, wind/snow design load, etc.). **Section 109; add Section 109.7 to read as follows: 109.7 Re -inspection Fee. A fee as established by city council resolution may be charged when: 1. The inspection called for is not ready when the inspector arrives; 2. No building address or permit card is clearly posted; 3. City approved plans are not on the job site available to the inspector; 4. The building is locked or work otherwise not available for inspection when called; 5. The job site is red -tagged twice for the same item; 6. The original red tag has been removed from the job site. 7. Failure to maintain erosion control, trash control or tree protection. Any re -inspection fees assessed shall be paid before any more inspections are made on that job site. **Section 109; add Section 109.8, 109.8.1, 109.8.2 and 109.9 to read as follows: 109.8 Work without a permit. 109.8.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. 109.8.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code or the city fee schedule as applicable. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt the applicant from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or the technical codes nor from penalty prescribed by law. 109.9 Unauthorized cover up fee. Any work concealed without first obtaining the required inspection in violation of Section 110 shall be assessed a fee as established by the city fee schedule. (Reason: This fee is not a fine or penalty but is designed to compensate for time and to remove incentive to attempt to evade permits and code compliance. Text taken from former Uniform Administrative Code.) ***Section 202; add definition of Assisting Living Facilities to read as follows. Ordinance 711 Page 4 of 47 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. A building or part thereof housing persons, on a 24-hour basis, who because of age, mental disability or other reasons, live in a supervised residential environment which provides personal care services. The occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without physical assistance from staff. **Section 202; change definition of "Atrium" as follows: ATRIUM. An opening connecting two three or more stories... {Balance remains unchanged} HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than 75 55 feet (22 860 mm) (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. ***Section 303.1.3; add a sentence to read as follows: 303.1.3 Associated with Group E occupancies. A room or space used for assembly purposes that is associated with a Group E occupancy is not considered a separate occupancy. except when applying the assembly requirements of Chapter 10 and 11. **Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies: Fire stations Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less **Section 403. 1, Exception 3; change to read as follows: 3. Open air portions of buildings Buildings with a Group A-5 occupancy in accordance with Section 303.6. **Section 403.3, Exception; delete item 2. **Section 404.5; delete Exception. **Section 406.3.2; add item 3 to read as follows: 3. 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 (3 048 mm). **Section 406.8; add a second paragraph to read as follows: This occupancy shall also include garages involved in minor repair, modification and servicing of motor vehicles for items such as lube changes, inspections, windshield repair or replacement, shocks, minor part replacement and other such minor repairs. **Section 506.2.2; add sentence to read as follows: . 506.2.2 Open Space Limits. Such open space shall be either on the same lot or dedicated for public use and shall be accessed from a street or approved fire lane. In order to be considered as Ordinance 711 Page 5 of 47 accessible, if not in direct contact with a street or fire lane, a minimum 10 -foot wide pathway meeting fire department access from the street or approved fire lane shall be provided. **Section 712.1.8, change item 5 to read as follows: 5. Is not open to a corridor in Group I and R H occupancies. **Section 713.14.1 Elevator Lobby. Exceptions: 4.3 change to read as follows: ***Section 713.14.1; Exception 4.3 Elevators serving floor levels over 75 55 feet (22 860 mm) (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access in high rise buildings. **Section 903.1.1; change to read as follows: [F] 903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire -extinguishing systems complying with Section 904 shall be permitted in lieu of addition to automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by the applicable standard and, or as approved by the fire code official. (Reason: Such alternative systems do not provide the reliability of automatic sprinkler protection in general. An applicant could pursue an Alternate Method request to help mitigate the reliability issues with these alternative systems with the fire code official if so desired, or there may be circumstances in which the fire code official is acceptable to allowing an alternate system in lieu of sprinklers, such as kitchen hoods or paint booths. This also meets with local practices in the region.) **Section 903.2; add the following: [F] 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12. Automatic Sprinklers shall not be installed in elevator machine rooms, elevator machine spaces, and elevator hoistways, other than pits where such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances. Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room. Signage shall be provided at the entry doors to the elevator machine room indicating "ELEVATOR MACHINERY — NO STORAGE ALLOWED." (Reason: Firefighter and public safety. This amendment eliminates the shunt trip requirement of the International Building Code Section 3006.5 for the purpose of elevator passenger and firefighter safety. This amendment is contingent on the Building Code amendment eliminating the Exceptions to Section 3006.4, such that passive fire barriers for these areas are maintained. This also meets with local practices in the region.) **Section 903.2; delete the exception. **Section 903.2.9; add Section 903.2.9.3 to read as follows: [F] 903.2.9.3 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self-service storage facilities. Ordinance 711 Page 6 of 47 Exception: One-story self-service storage facilities that have no interior corridors, with a one- hour fire barrier separation wall installed between every storage compartment. ***Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows: [F] 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the fire code official, automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such ... {text 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 a fire - resistance rating of not less than 2 hours. 4. In rooms or areas that are of noncombustible construction with wholly noncombustible contents. 5. Fire service access Elevator machine rooms, machinery spaces, and hoistways,other than pits where such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances. 6. {Delete. } ***Section 903.3.1.2.2; add the following: [F] Section 903.3.1.2.2 Attics, Open Breezeways, and Attached Garages. Sprinkler protection is required in attic spaces of such buildings two or more stories in height, open breezeways, and attached garages. **Section 903.3.1.3; add the following: [F] 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or in accordance with state law. **Section 903.3.5 Water Supplies; add a second paragraph to read as follows: [F] 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. Reference Section IFC 507.4 for additional design requirements. **Section 903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows: [F] 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 Ordinance 711 Page 7 of 47 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. **Section 903.4.2 Alarms; add second paragraph to read as follows: [F] The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof horn/strobe notification appliance with a minimum 75 candela strobe rating, installed as close as practicable to the fire department connection. **Section 905.2 Installation standard; change to read as follows: [F] 905.2 Installation standard. 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 prig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low alarm. **Section 905.4, item 5; change to read as follows: [F] 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 a hose connection shall be located to serve the roof or at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof provided in accordance with Section 1009.16. An additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing purposes. **Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections; add the following item 7: [F] 7. When required by this Chapter, standpipe connections shall be placed adjacent to all required exits to the structure and at two hundred feet (200') intervals along major corridors thereafter. **Section 905.9 Valve supervision; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows: [F] 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. **Add Section 907.1.4 to read as follows: [F] 907.1.4 Design standards. All alarm systems new or replacement shall be addressable. Alarm systems serving more than 20 smoke detectors shall be analog addressable. 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 comply within 18 Ordinance 711 Page 8 of 47 months of permit application. "Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows: [F] 907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with new Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group A occupancies having an occupant load of 300 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or below the lowest level of exit discharge. Group A occupancies not separated from one another in accordance with Section 707.3.9 of the International Building Code shall be considered as a single occupancy for the purposes of applying this section. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy. Exception: {unchanged. } Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall: 1. Cause illumination of the means of egress with light of not less than 1 foot-candle (11 lux) at the walking surface level, and 2. Stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions. **Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows: [F] 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an emergency voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 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. **Section 907.2.3; add exception 1.1 to read as follows: [F] Exceptions: 1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant load of 30 or less 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 age, see Section 907.2.6.) *** Section 907.4.2 Manual fire alarm boxes to read as follows: [F] {Text unchanged} ...... Sections 907.4.2.1 through 907.4.2. 6. 7 (Reason: Added number 907.4.2.7.) Ordinance 711 Page 9 of 47 ***Add Section 907.4.2.7 to read as follows: [F] 907.4.2.7 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action type. (Reason: Helps to reduce false alarms. Consistent with regional requirements.) **Add Section 907.6.1.1 to read as follows: [F] 907.6.1.1 Wiring Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that a failure of any single initiating device or single open in an initiating circuit conductor will not interfere with the normal operation of other such devices. All signaling line circuits (SLC) shall be installed in such a way that a single open will not interfere with the operation of any addressable devices (Class A). Outgoing and return SLC conductors shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 requirements for Class A circuits and shall have a minimum of four feet separation horizontal and one foot vertical between supply and return circuit conductors. The initiating device circuit (IDC) from an addressable input (monitor) module may be wired Class B, provided the distance from the addressable module to the initiating device is ten feet or less. **Add Section 907.6.5.3 to read as follows: [F] 907.6.5.3 Communication requirements. All alarm systems, new or replacement, shall transmit alarm, supervisory and trouble signals descriptively to the approved central station, remote supervisory station or proprietary supervising station as defined in NFPA 72, with the correct device designation and location of addressable device identification. Alarms shall not be permitted to be transmitted as a General Alarm or Zone condition. **Section 910.1; change Exception 2 to read as follows: [F] 2. Where areas of buildings are equipped with early suppression fast -response (ESFR) sprinklers, automatic only manual smoke and heat vents shall not be required within these areas. Automatic smoke and heat vents are prohibited. *** Section 910.2 Where required to read as follows: [F] {Text unchanged} ...... Sections 910.2.1 and through 910.2.2 4 **Add subsections 910.2.3 with exceptions to read as follows: [F] 910.2.3 Group H. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group H occupancy as follows: 1. In occupancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3, any of which are more than 15,000 square feet (1394 m2) in single floor area. Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials. Ordinance 711 Page 10 of 47 2. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2, 3, and 4 liquid and solid oxidizers, Class 1 and unclassified detonable organic peroxides, Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials, or Class 2 or 3 water -reactive materials as required for a high -hazard commodity classification. Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials. **Add subsections 910.2.4 to read as follows: [F] 910.2.4 Exit access travel distance increase. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group F-1 or S-1 occupancy where the maximum exit access travel distance is increased in accordance with Section 1016.2.2. **Table 910.3; Change the title of the first row of the table from "Group F-1 and S-1" to include "Group H" and to read as follows: Group H, F-1 and S-1 **Add Section 912.2.3 to read as follows: [F] 912.2.3 Hydrant distance. An approved fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of the fire department connection as the fire hose lays along an unobstructed path. **Section 913.1; add second paragraph and exception to read as follows: [F] When located on the ground level at an exterior wall, the fire pump room shall be provided with an exterior fire department access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width and 6 ft. — 8 in. in height, regardless of any interior doors that are provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as required by IFC Section 506.1. Exception: When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not at an exterior wall, the corridor leading to the fire pump room access from the exterior of the building shall be provided with equivalent fire resistance as that required for the pump room, or as approved by the fire code official. Access keys shall be provided in the key box as required by IFC Section 506.1. (Reason: This requirement allows fire fighters safer access to the fire pump room. The requirement allows access without being required to enter the building and locate the fire pump room interior access door during a fire event. The exception recognizes that this will not always be a feasible design scenario for some buildings, and as such, provides an acceptable alternative to protect the pathway to the fire pump room.) **Section 1007.1; add the following Exception 4: Exceptions: 1previous exceptions unchanged} Ordinance 711 Page 11 of 47 4. Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State registered plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 1007. *** Section 1007.5; Platform lifts, amend to read as follows: 1007.5 Platform lifts. Platform (wheelchair) lifts ... required accessible route in Section 1109.7 8, Items 1 through 9 10. Standby power .. {remainder unchanged} ***Section 1008.1.9.4; amend exceptions 3 and 4 as follows: Exceptions: 3. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a Group B, F, M or S occupancy. {Remainder unchanged) 4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group A, B, F, M or S occupancy. {Remainder unchanged} **Section 1008.1.9.9; change to read as follows: 1008.1.9.9 Electromagnetically locked egress doors. Doors in the means of egress in buildings with an occupancy in Group A, B, E, I-1, I-2, M, R-1 or R-2 and doors to tenant spaces in Group A, B, E, I-1, I-2, M, R-1 or R-2 shall be permitted to be electromagnetically locked if equipped with listed hardware that incorporates a built-in switch and meet the requirements below: {remaining text unchanged} **Section 1015; add new section 1015.7 to read as follows: 1015.7 Electrical_ Rooms. For electrical rooms, special exiting requirements may apply. Reference the electrical code as adopted. (Reason: Cross reference necessary for coordination.) ***Section 1016; add new section 1016.2.2 to read as follows: 1016.2.2 Group F-1 and S-1 increase. The maximum exit access travel distance shall be 400 feet (122 m) in Group F -I or S-1 occupancies where all of the following are met: 1. The portion of the building classified as Group F-1 or S-1 is limited to one story in height; 2. The minimum height from the finished floor to the bottom of the ceiling or roof slab or deck is 24 feet (7315 mm); and 3. The building is equipped throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. ***Section 1018.1; add exception 6 to read as follows: {previous text unchanged} Ordinance 711 Page 12 of 47 6. In Group B office buildings, corridor walls and ceilings within single tenant spaces need not be of fire -resistive construction when the tenant space corridor is provided with system smoke detectors tied to an approved automatic fire alarm. The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas served by the corridor. **Section 1018.6; amend to read as follows: 1018.6, Corridor Continuity. Fire -Resistance -Rated All corridors shall be continuous from the point of entry to an exit, and shall not be interrupted by intervening rooms. {Remainder unchanged} {Exception unchanged} **Section 1026.6; amend exception 4 to read as follows: Exceptions: {Exceptions 1 through 3 unchanged} 4. Separation from the interior open-ended corridors of the building... {remaining text unchanged} ***Section 1028.1.1.1; delete. ***Section 1029.1; amend to read as follows: 1029.1 General. In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R and I-1 Group R-2 occupancies in accordance with Tables 1021.2(1) and 1021.2(2) and Group R-3 occupancies. {Remainder unchanged} Exceptions: {Exceptions 1 through 3 unchanged. } 4. In other than Group R-3 occupancies, buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. **Section 1101.2; Add exception to read as follows: Exceptions: Projects registered with the Architectural Barriers Division of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter. ***Section 1203.1; amend to read as follows: ***1203.1 General. Buildings shall be provided with natural ventilation in accordance with Section 1203.4, or mechanical ventilation in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. Where air infiltration rate in a dwelling unit is less than 5 air changes or less per hour when Ordinance 711 Page 13 of 47 tested with a blower door at a pressure 0.2 inch w.c. (50 Pa) in accordance with Section 402.4.1.2 of the International Energy Conservation Code, the dwelling unit shall be ventilated by mechanical means in accordance with Section 403 of the International Mechanical Code. ***Table 1505.1; delete footnote c and replace footnote b with the following: b. Non -classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U occupancies having not more than 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area. When exceeding 120 sq. ft. of protected roof area, buildings of U occupancies may use non -rated non-combustible roof coverings. c. [delete] **Section 1505.7; delete the section **Section 1510.1; add a sentence to read as follows: 1510.1 General. Materials and methods of applications used for recovering or replacing an existing roof covering shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 15. All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be in compliance with the rating required by Table 1505.1. {text of exception unchanged} **Section 2901.1; add a sentence to read as follows: [P] 2901.1 Scope. {existing text to remain) The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions of Chapter 4 of the International Plumbing Code. Should any conflicts arise between the two chapters, the Building Official shall determine which provision applies. **Section 2902.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows: In other than E Occupancies, the minimum number of fixtures in Table 2902.1 may be lowered, if requested in writing, by the applicant stating reasons for a reduced number and approved by the Building Official. **Table 2902.1; change footnote fto read as follows: f. Drinking fountains are not required in M Occupancies with an occupant load of 100 or less, B Occupancies with an occupant load of 25 or less, and for dining and/or drinking establishments. ***Section 2902.1.3; add new Section 2902.1.3 to read as follows: 2902.1.3 Additional fixtures for food preparation facilities. In addition to the fixtures required in this Chapter, all food service facilities shall be provided with additional fixtures set out in this section. Ordinance 711 Page 14 of 47 2902.1.3.1 Hand washing lavatory. At least one hand washing lavatory shall be provided for use by employees that is accessible from food preparation, food dispensing and ware washing areas. Additional hand washing lavatories may be required based on convenience of use by employees. 2902.1.3.2 Service sink. In new or remodeled food service establishments, at least one service sink or one floor sink shall be provided so that it is conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tool and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. The location of the service sink(s) and/or mop sink(s) shall be approved by the <Jurisdiction's> health department. **Section 3006.1; change to read as follows: 3006.1, General. Access Elevator machine rooms shall be provided. {Remainder unchanged.} **Section 3006.4 13006.5 if previous amendment adoptedl; add a sentence to read as follows and delete exceptions 1 and 2: [F] 3006.4. Machine Rooms and Machinery Spaces: {text unchangedl... Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room. Provide approved signage at each entry door to the elevator machine room stating "Elevator Machinery — No Storage Allowed." ***Section 3109.1; change to read as follows: 3109.1 General. Swimming pools shall comply with the requirements of sections 3109.2 through 3109.5 and other applicable sections of this code and complying with applicable state laws. (Reason: To recognize "state requirements".) ***Section 3401.6 5 Alternative Compliance. Work performed in accordance with the International Existing Building Code shall be deemed to comply with the provisions of this chapter with prior approval from the Building Official. ***Section 3401.5 6 Dangerous Conditions. {Remainder unchanged.} See. 18-35. —Amendments to the 2012 International Residential Code. The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2012 International Residential Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IRC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lined through type is deleted text from IRC. A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2009 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2012 code. Note: Historically NCTCOG has limited Chapter 1 amendments in order to allow each city to insert their local policies and procedures. We now have suggested certain items to be brought to the attention of cities considering adoption of the code that may be of concern to several Ordinance 711 Page 15 of 47 jurisdictions. It is still intended to be discretionary to each city to determine which Chapter 1 amendments to include. The energy provisions in Chapter 11 of the International Residential Code (IRC) now mirror the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). As such, there is no difference between Chapter 11 of the 2012 IRC and the 2012 IECC. Reference the 2012 IECC for NCTCOG recommended amendments to that 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 and as further regulated in Sections R102.4.1 and R102.4.2. 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 made to NFPA 70 or the Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. "Section R202; change definition of "Townhouse" to read as follows: TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units separated by property lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on at least two sides. `Table 14301.2(9); rill in as follows: GROUND SNOW LOAD WIND DESIGN SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY SPEED (mph) Topographic Effectsk 5 Ib/ft2 90 (3 -sec- usq t)/76 No — A — fastest mile SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM Weatheringa Frost line depth" Termite° moderate 6" very heavy WINTER DESIGN TEMPe ICE BARRIER UNDER- LAYMENT REQUIRED FLOOD HAZARDS9 AIR FREEZING INDEX' MEAN ANNUAL TEMP' 22°F No local code 150 64.9°F {No change to footnotes} "Section R302.1; add exception #6 to read as follows: Exceptions: {previous exceptions unchanged} 6. Open non-combustible carport structures may be constructed when also approved within Ordinance 711 Page 16 of 47 adopted ordinances. ***Section R302.2, Exception; change to read as follows: Exception: A common two-hour fire -resistance -rated wall assembly, or one-hour fire -resistance - rated wall assembly when equipped with a sprinkler system... {remainder unchanged} ***Section R302.2.4, Exception 5; change to read as follows: Exception: {previous exceptions unchanged} 5. Townhouses separated by a common 1 -hour fire -resistance -rated wall as provided in Section R302.2. ***Section 8302.3; add Exception #3 to read as follows: Exceptions: {existing text unchanged} 2. {existing text unchanged} 3. Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through the structure shall be separated as required for townhouses. ***Section R302.5.1; change to read as follows: R302.5.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) thick, or 20 -minute fire -rated doors equipped with a self-closing device. (Reason: Consistent with common local practice. Absence of data linking self-closing devices to increase safety. Self-closing devices often fail to close the door entirely.) ***Section R303.3, Exception; amend to read as follows: Exception: The glazed areas {remainder unchangedl unless the space contains only a water closet, a lavatory, or water closet and a lavatory may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air. ***R303.4 Mechanical Ventilation; change to read as follows: Where the air infiltration rate of a dwelling unit is less than 5 air changes per hour or less when tested with a blower door at a pressure of 0.2 inch w.c. (50 Pa) in accordance with Section Ordinance 711 Page 17 of 47 N1102.4.1.2, the dwelling unit shall be provided with whole -house mechanical ventilation in accordance with Section M1507.3. W***Section R311.7.3: add an exception to read as follows: Exception: The vertical rise between landings may be increased to 14 feet for winding stairways with handrails on both sides. (Reason: To accommodate the current trend of providing 12 foot ceiling heights.) W***Section R311.7.8: add an exception to read as follows: Exception: When the run is greater than twice the rise, handrails shall not be required for exterior stairways. ***Section R315.3, amend and add exceptions as follows: Where required in existing dwellings. Where work requiring a permit for an addition or an alteration that occurs in existing dwellings, that have attached garages or in existing dwellings within which fuel -fired appliances exist, carbon monoxide alarms shall be provided in accordance with Section R315.1: Exceptions: 1. Work involving the exterior surfaces of dwellings, such as the replacement of roofing or siding, or the addition or replacement of windows or doors, or the addition of a porch or deck, are exempt from the requirements of this section. 2. Installation, alteration or repairs of plumbing or mechanical systems are exempt from the requirements of this section. (Reason: Consistent with exceptions in Section R314.3.1) ***Section R401.2, amended by adding a new paragraph following the existing paragraph to read as follows. Section R401.2. Requirements. {existing text unchanged) ... Every foundation and/or footing, or any size addition to an existing post -tension foundation, regulated by this code shall be designed and sealed by a Texas -registered engineer. **Section 602.6.1; amend the following: R602.6.1 Drilling and notching of top plate. When piping or ductwork is placed in or partly in an exterior wall or interior load-bearing wall, necessitating cutting, drilling or notching of the top plate by more than 50 percent of its width, a galvanized metal tie not less than 0.054 inch thick (1.37 mm) (16 Ga) and 1 ill inches (38) mm 5 inches (127 mm) wide shall be fastened across and Ordinance 711 Page 18 of 47 to the plate at each side of the opening with not less than eight 10d (0.148 inch diameter) having a minimum length of 1 1/2 inches (38 mm) at each side or equivalent. Fasteners will be offset to prevent splitting of the top plate material. The metal tie must extend a minimum of 6 inches past the opening. See figure R602.6.1. {remainder unchanged) "*Figure R602.6.1; delete the figure and insert the following figure: "*Section R602.10 Wall Bracing; add a second paragraph to read as follows: In stud framed exterior walls, all ties shall be anchored to studs as follows: I AND S IN. WIDE WNED ACROS x AND r EACH SIDE OF THE fd NAILS EACH SIDE As part of any wall bracing plan, continuous exterior sheathing with wood structural panels shall be required on all exterior walls. ""Section 8703.7.4.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows: Ordinance 711 Page 19 of 47 In stud framed exterior walls, all ties shall be anchored to studs as follows: 1. When studs are 16 in (407 mm) o.c., stud ties shall be spaced no further apart than 24 in (737 mm) vertically starting approximately 12 in (3 81 mm) from the foundation; or 2. When studs are 24 in (610 mm) o.c., stud ties shall be spaced no further apart than 16 in (483 mm) vertically starting approximately 8 in (254 mm) from the foundation. (Reason: Provide easy to install and inspect dimensions to clarify how to anchor and to distinguish "studs" from other types of construction.) **Section R902.1; Amend and add exception #3 to read as follows: R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. Class A, B, or C roofing shall be installed in areas designated by law as requiring their use or when the edge of the roof is less than 3 feet from a lot line. {remainder unchanged} Exceptions: 1. {text unchanged} 2. {text unchanged} 3. {text unchanged} 4. Non -classified roof coverings shall be permitted on one-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed (area defined by jurisdiction). (Reason: Consistent with regional practice. Language fits better in this section. Aligned the area and description of the building to be consistent with the item #1 to Section RI 05.2) Part IV — Energy Conservation - Chapter 11 [RE} * * * insert text to read as follows: Residential Provisions for Energy Efficiency (Reason: To remain consistent with IECC residential provisions.) ***Section M1305.1.3; change to read as follows: **Section M1411.3.1, Items 3 and 4; add text to read as follows: Ordinance 711 Page 20 of 47 M1411.3.1 Auxiliary and secondary drain systems. {bulk of paragraph unchanged} 1. {text unchanged} 2. {text unchanged} 3. An auxiliary drain pan... {bulk of text unchanged} ... with Item 1 of this section. A water level detection device may be installed only with prior approval of the building official. 4. A water level detection device... {bulk of text unchanged}... overflow rim of such pan. A water level detection device may be installed only with prior approval of the building official. "Section M1411.3.1.1; add text to read as follows: M1411.3.1.1 Water -level monitoring devices. On down -flow units ... {bulk of text unchanged}... installed in the drain line. A water level detection device may be installed only with prior approval of the building official. ***M1503.4 Makeup Air Required Amend and add exception as follows: M1503.4 Makeup air required. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in excess of 400 cubic feet per minute (0.19 m3/s) shall be provided with makeup air at a rate approximately equal to the difference between the exhaust air rate and 400 cubic feet per minute. Such makeup air systems shall be equipped with a means of closure and shall be automatically controlled to start and operate simultaneously with the exhaust system. Exception: Where all appliances in the house are of sealed combustion, power -vent, unvented, or electric, the exhaust hood system shall be permitted to exhaust up to 600 cubic feet per minute (0.28 m3/s) without providing makeup air. Exhaust hood systems capable of exhausting in excess of 600 cubic feet per minute (0.28 m3/s) shall be provided with a makeup air at a rate approximately equal to the difference between the exhaust air rate and 600 cubic feet per minute. "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 in accordance with the exterior door air leakage requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code and equipped with an approved self-closing device. Installation of direct - vent water heaters within an enclosure is not required. **Section G2408.3 (305.5); delete. **Section G2415.2.1 (404.2.1); add a second paragraph to read as follows: Both ends of each section of medium pressure gas piping 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: Ordinance 711 Page 21 of 47 "WARNING 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure Do Not Remove" **Section G2415.2.2 (404.2.2); add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2" (18 EDH). "Section Section G2415.12 (404.12); change to read as follows: G2415.12 (404.12) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 12 inches (305 mm) 18 inches (457 mm) below grade, except as provided for in Section G2415.12.1. ***Section G2415.12.1 (404.12.1); change to read as follows: G2415.12.1) Individual outside appliances. Individual lines to outside lights, grills or other appliances shall be installed a minimum of 8 12 inches (203 mm) below finished grade.... Rest unchanged. **Section G2417.1 (406.1); 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 2417.1.5 to determine compliance with the provisions of this code. The permit holder shall give reasonable advance notice to the building official when the piping system is ready for testing. The equipment, 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. **Section G2417.4; change to read as follows: G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure -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. Mechanical gauges Gauges used to measure... {remainder unchanged} **Section G2417.4.1; change to read as follows: G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Building Official, the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of Ordinance 711 Page 22 of 47 at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer or slope gauge. irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig, mechanical gauges used to measure test pressures shall utilize a dial with a minimum diaphragm diameter of three and one half inches (3 1/2"), 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 psig, mechanical diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one-half inches (3 1/2"), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi. have a range such that the highest end of the scale is not greater than five times the test pressure. 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 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. **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 length of time satisfactory to the Building Official, but in no case for be not less than 10 fifteen (15) minutes. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa), the test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the Building Official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes. **Section G2420.1 (406.1); add Section G2420.1.4 to read as follows: G2420.1.4 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 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 disengaged by movement of the supporting piping. ***Section G2420.5.1 (409.5.1); add text to read as follows: G2420.5.1 (409.5.1) Located within the same room. The shutoff valve ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged} ... in accordance with the appliance manufacturer's instructions. A secondary shutoff valve must be installed within 3 feet (914 mm) of the firebox if appliance shutoff is located in the firebox. **Section G2421.1 (410.1); add text and Exception to read as follows: Ordinance 711 Page 23 of 47 G2421.1 (410. 1) Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulator shall be ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged} ... approved for outdoor installation. Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as specified in Section M1305. 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. **Section G2422.1.2.3 (411.1.3.3); delete Exception 1 and Exception 4. **Section G2445.2 (621.2); add Exception 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 room heaters may continue to be used in dwelling units, in accordance with the code provisions in effect when installed, when approved by the Building Official unless an unsafe condition is determined to exist as described in International Fuel Gas Code Section 108.7 of the Fuel Gas Code. **Section G2448.1.1 (624.1.1); 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. **Section P2801.6; add Exception to read as follows: Exceptions: Electric Water Heater. **Section P2902.5.3; change to read as follows: P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply 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. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. **Section P3005.2.6; change to read as follows: P3005.2.6 Base of stacks Upper Terminal. A cleanout shall be provided at the base of each waste or soil stack. Each horizontal drain shall be provided with a cleanout at its upper terminal. Ordinance 711 Page 24 of 47 Exception: Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than five (5) feet (1524 mm) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals. **Section P3112.2; delete and replace with the following: P3112.2 Installation. Traps 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 returning it downward and connecting 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 (90) degree (1.6 radius) and a forty- five (45) degree (0.79 radius) elbow in the order named. Pipe sizing 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. See. 15-36. —Amendments to the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. The following articles, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the NEC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lined through type is deleted text from NEC. A double asterisk (**) at the beginning of an article identifies an amendment carried over from the 2008 edition of the code and a triple asterisk (***) identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2011 code. ***Article 100, Part I; amend the following definition: Intersystem Bonding Termination. A device that provides a means for connecting bonding conductors for communication systems and other systems such as metallic gas piping systems to the grounding electrode system. ***Article 110.2; change the following to read as follows: 110.2 Approval. The conductors and equipment required or permitted by this Code shall be acceptable only if approved. Approval of equipment may be evident by listing and labeling of equipment by a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) with a certification mark of that laboratory or a qualified third party inspection agency approved by the AHJ. Exception: Unlisted equipment that is relocated to another location within a jurisdiction or is field modified is subject to the approval by the AHJ. This approval may be by a field evaluation by a NRTL or qualified third party inspection agency approved by the AHJ. Ordinance 711 Page 25 of 47 Manufacturer's self -certification of any equipment shall not be used as a basis for approval by the AHJ. Informational Note: See 90.7, Examination of Equipment for Safety, and 110.3, Examination, Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment. See definitions of Approved, Identified, Labeled, and Listed. **Article 230.71(A); add the following exception: Exception: Multi -occupant buildings. Individual service disconnecting means is limited to six for each occupant. The number of individual disconnects at one location may exceed six. ***Article 240.91; delete the Article. (REASON FOR CHANGE: Present day equipment is not listed and has not been evaluated for the use. Removing this article may prevent both installers and AHJ's from misapplying the Code.) **Article 300.11; add the following exception: Exception: Ceiling grid support wires may be used for structural supports when the associated wiring is located in that area, not more than two raceways or cables supported per wire, with a maximum nominal metric designation 16 (trade size 1/2"). **Article 310.15(B)(7); change to read as follows: (7) 120/240 -Volt, 3 -Wire, Single -Phase Dwelling Services and Feeders. For dwelling units, conductors, as listed in Table 310.1.5(13)(7), shall be... {text unchanged} ... provided the requirements of 215.2, 220.61, and 230.42 are met. This Article shall not be used in conjunction with 220.82. **Article 500.8(A)(3); change to read as follows: 500.8 Equipment. Articles 500 through 504 require equipment construction and installation standards that ensure safe performance under conditions of proper use and maintenance. Informational Note No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care with regard to installation and maintenance. Informational Note No. 2: Since there is no consistent relationship between explosion properties and ignition temperature, the two are independent requirements. Informational Note No. 3: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Explosion proof or dust -ignition proof equipment may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than - 25°C (-13°F) unless they are identified for low-temperature service. However, at low ambient Ordinance 711 Page 26 of 47 temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location classified as Class I, Division 1 at normal ambient temperature. (A) Suitability. Suitability of identified equipment shall be determined by one of the following: (1) Equipment listing or labeling (2) Evidence of equipment evaluation from a qualified testing laboratory or inspection agency concerned with product evaluation (3) Evidence acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such as a manufacturer's self- evaluation or an owner's engineering judgment signed and sealed by a qualified Licensed Professional Engineer. Informational Note: Additional documentation for equipment may include certificates demonstrating compliance with applicable equipment standards, indicating special conditions of use, and other pertinent information. Guidelines for certificates may be found in ANSVISA 12.00.02, Certificate Standard for AEx Equipment for Hazardous (Classified) Locations. **Article 505.7(A) changed to read as follows: 505.7 Special Precaution. Article 505 requires equipment construction and installation that ensures safe performance under conditions of proper use and maintenance. Informational Note No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care with regard to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in hazardous (classified) locations. Informational Note No. 2: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Electrical equipment depending on the protection techniques described by 505.8(A) may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than -20°C (-4°F) unless they are identified for use at lower temperatures. However, at low ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location classified Class I, Zones 0, 1, or 2 at normal ambient temperature. (A) Implementation of Zone Classification System. Classification of areas, engineering and design, selection of equipment and wiring methods, installation, and inspection shall be performed by a qualified persons Licensed Professional Engineer. ***Article 680.25(A) changed to read as follows: 680.25 Feeders. These provisions shall apply to any feeder on the supply side of panelboards supplying branch circuits for pool equipment covered in Part II of this article and on the load side of the service equipment or the source of a separately derived system. (A) Wiring Methods. Ordinance 711 Page 27 of 47 (1) Feeders. Feeders shall be installed in rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit. The following wiring methods shall be permitted if not subject to physical damage: (1) Liquid tight flexible nonmetallic conduit (2) Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (3) Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit (4) Electrical metallic tubing where installed on or within a building (5) Electrical nonmetallic tubing where installed within a building (6) Type MC cable where installed within a building and if not subject to corrosive environment (7) Nonmetallic -sheathed cable (8) Type SE cable Exception: An existing feeder between an existing remote panelboard and service equipment shall be permitted to run in flexible metal conduit or an approved cable assembly that includes an equipment grounding conductor within its outer sheath. The equipment grounding conductor shall comply with 250.24(A)(5). Sec 18-39. — Amendments to the 2012 International Mechanical Code. The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2012 International Mechanical Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IMC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lined through type is deleted text from the IMC. A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2009 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2012 edition of the code. Note: Historically NCTCOG has limited Chapter 1 amendments in order to allow each city to insert their local policies and procedures. We now have suggested certain items to be brought to the attention of cities considering adoption of the code that may be of concern to several jurisdictions. It is still intended to be discretionary to each city to determine which Chapter 1 amendments to include. **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. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. **Section 304.6; delete. ***Section 306.3; change to read as follows: 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided ... Ordinance 711 Page 28 of 47 {bulk of paragraph unchanged} ... 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. A walkway to an appliance shall be rated as a floor as approved by the building official. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the following: 1. A permanent stair. 2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity. 3. An access door from an upper floor level. 4. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of the code official due to building conditions. Exceptions: 1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed... {remainder of section unchanged} ***Section 306.5; change to read as follows: 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. . Where equipment requiring access or appliances are located on an elevated structure or the roof of a building such that personnel will have to climb higher than 16 feet (4877 mm) above grade to access, an a permanent interior or exterior means of access shall be provided. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 8 12 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and appliances' 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).... {bulk of section to read the same}. **Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows: 306.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require service are installed on a roof having a slope of 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25 -percent slope) or greater on roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal and having an edge more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at such edge, 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 a level platform at the appliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the appliance to which access is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with guards. The guards shall extend not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21 -inch -diameter (533 mm) sphere and shall comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International Building Code. **Section 306; add Section 306.6 to read as follows: Ordinance 711 Page 29 of 47 306.6 Water heaters above ground 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. Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable of being accessed through a lay -in ceiling and the water heater installed is not more than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached with a portable ladder. 306.6.1 Whenever the mezzanine 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. **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, polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or schedule 80 PVC pipe or tubing when exposed to ultra violet light. All components shall be selected for the pressure, and temperature, and exposure rating of the installation. {Remaining language unchanged} **Section 307.2.3; amend item 2 to read as follows: 2. A separate overflow drain line shall be connected to the drain pan provided with the equipment. Such overflow drain shall discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a stoppage of the primary drain. The overflow drain line shall connect to the drain pan at a higher level than the primary drain connection. 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. **Section 403.2.1; add an item 5 to read as follows: 5. 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. **Section 501.2; add an exception to read as follows: 501.2 Exhaust discharge. The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system shall be discharged outdoors at a point where it will not cause a nuisance and not less than the distances specified in Section 501.2.1. The air shall be discharged to a location from which it cannot again be readily drawn in by a ventilating system. Air shall not be exhausted into an attic or crawl space. Exceptions: Ordinance 711 Page 30 of 47 1. Whole -house ventilation -type attic fans shall be permitted to discharge into the attic space of dwelling units having private attics. 2. Commercial cooking recirculating systems. 3. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area when infiltration of outside air is present. **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 listed fire dampers installed in accordance with their listing. For hazardous exhaust systems see Section 510.1-510.9 IMC. See 18-40 — Amendments to the 2012 International Plumbing Code. The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2012 International Plumbing Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IPC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lined through type is deleted text from the IPC. A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2009 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2012 edition of the code. Note: Historically NCTCOG has limited Chapter 1 amendments in order to allow each city to insert their local policies and procedures. We now have suggested certain items to be brought to the attention of cities considering adoption of the code that may be of concern to several jurisdictions. It is still intended to be discretionary to each city to determine which Chapter 1 amendments to include. **Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as follows: 714 Engineered Computerized Drainage Design ................... 67 **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. **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 indicated in the following Ordinance 711 Page 31 of 47 schedule: adopted by resolution of the governing body of the jurisdiction. 106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall establish a policy for authorize authorizing the refunding of fees as follows. {Delete balance of section} **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. **Section 305.6.1; change to read as follows: 305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of [number] inches (mm) below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below grade. **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. ***Section 314.2.1; change 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.... {text unchanged} ... Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley; sidewalk, rooftop, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance. ***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, CPUC, or schedule 80 PVC pipe or tubing when exposed to ultra violet light. All components shall be selected for the pressure, and temperature and exposure rating of the installation. Joints and connections shall be made in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 7 relative to the material type. Condensate waste and drain line size shall not be less than 3/ -inch (19 mm) internal diameter and shall not decrease in size from the drain pan connection to the place of condensate disposal. Where the drain pipes from more than one unit are manifolded together for condensate drainage, the pipe or tubing shall be sized in accordance with Table 314.2.2. All Ordinance 711 Page 32 of 47 horizontal sections of drain piping shall be installed in uniform alignment at a uniform slope. ***Section 401.1; add a sentence to read as follows: 401.1 Scope. This chapter shall govern the materials, design and installation of plumbing fixtures, faucets and fixture fittings in accordance with the type of occupancy, and shall provide for the minimum number of fixtures for various types of occupancies. The provisions of this Chapter coordinate with the provisions of the Building Code. Should any conflicts arise between the two chapters, the Code Official shall determine which provision applies. **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. 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. 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. "Section Section 405.6; delete. **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. **Section 412.4; change to read as follows: 412.4 Required location Public laundries and central washing facilities. Floor drains shall be installed in the following areas. 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 Ordinance 711 Page 33 of 47 located to readily drain the entire floor area. Such drains shall have a minimum outlet of not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter. 2. Commercial kitchens. In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens, the code official may accept floor sinks. "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. "Section 502.6; Add Section 502.6 to read as follows: 502.6 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 min) above the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building. Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable of being accessed through a lay -in ceiling and a water heater is installed is not more than ten (10) feet (3 048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached with a portable ladder. 502.6.1 Illumination and convenience outlet. Whenever the mezzanine 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 502.1. "Section 504.6; change to read as follows: 504.6 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a pressure relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall: 1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system. 2. Discharge through an air gap. located in the same room as the water heater. 3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall discharge full size to the air gap. 4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other relief device or equipment. Exception: Multiple relief devices may be installed to a single T & P discharge piping system when approved by the administrative authority and permitted by the manufactures installation instructions and installed with those instructions. 5. Discharge to the floor, to a an indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors. Where discharging to the outdoors in areas subject to freezing, discharge piping shall be first piped to an indirect waste receptor through an air gap located in a conditioned area. 6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or structural damage. 7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the building occupants. 8. Not be trapped. Ordinance 711 Page 34 of 47 4. Be installed so as to flow by gravity. 10. Not terminate lmore less than 6 inches or more than 24 inches (152 mm) above grade the floor or nor more than 6 inches above the waste receptor. 11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of such piping. 12. Not have valves. 13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section 605.4 or materials tested, rated and approved for such use in accordance with ASME Al 12.4.1. **Section 604.4; 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. ***Section 604.8; add Section 604.8.3 to read as follows: 604.8.3 Thermal expansion control. An expansion tank or approved device shall be installed for the water heater with the addition of a pressure reducing valve or regulator creating a closed system. **Section 606.1; delete items #4 and #5. **Section 606.2; change to read as follows: 606.2 Location of shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following locations: 1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers in one- and two-family residential occupancies, and other than in individual sleeping units that are provided with unit shutoff valves in hotels, motels, boarding houses and similar occupancies. 2. On the water supply pipe to each sillcock. 3. On the water supply pipe to each appliance or mechanical equipment. **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 non -potable 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 608.16.10. **Section 608.16.5; change to read as follows: 608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply 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. A valve shall not be installed downstream from Ordinance 711 Page 35 of 47 an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. ***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. Installation shall be in accordance with Sections 608.17.1 through 608.17.8. **Section 610.1; add exception to read as follows: 610.1 General. New or repaired potable water systems shall be purged of deleterious matter and disinfected prior to utilization. The method to be followed shall be that prescribed by the health authority or water purveyor having jurisdiction or, in the absence of a prescribed method, the procedure described in either AWWA C651 or AWWA C652, or as described in this section. This requirement shall apply to "on-site" or "inplant" fabrication of a system or to a modular portion of a system. 1. The pipe system shall be flushed with clean, potable water until dirty water does not appear at the points of outlet. 2. The system or part thereof shall be filled with a water/chlorine solution containing at least 50 parts per million (50 mg/L) of chlorine, and the system or part thereof shall be valved off and allowed to stand for 24 hours; or the system or part thereof shall be filled with a water/chlorine solution containing at least 200 parts per million (200 mg/L) of chlorine and allowed to stand for 3 hours. 3. Following the required standing time, the system shall be flushed with clean potable water until the chlorine is purged from the system. 4. The procedure shall be repeated where shown by a bacteriological examination that contamination remains present in the system. Exception: With prior approval the Code Official may wave this requirement when deemed un- necessary. by the Code Official. ***Section 712; change to read as follows: 712.3.3.1 Materials. Pipe and fitting materials shall be constructed of brass, copper, CPVC, ductile iron, stainless steel, galvanized iron, PE, or PVC. **Section 712.5; add Section 712.5 to read as follows: 712.5 Dual Pump System. All sumps shall be automatically discharged and, when in any "public use" occupancy where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units, shall be provided with dual pumps or ejectors arranged to function independently in case of overload or mechanical failure. For storm drainage sumps and pumping systems, see Section 1113. Ordinance 711 Page 36 of 47 **Section 714, 714.1; change to read as follows: SECTION 714 ENGINEERED COMPUTERIZED 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 computer design methods. **Section 802.4; add a sentence to the end of the paragraph to read as follows: 802.4 Standpipes. Standpipes shall be... {text unchanged} ...drains for rodding. No standpipe shall be installed below the ground. **Section 903.1; change to read as follows: 903.1 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. **Section 1002.10; delete. * * * Section 1101.8; change to read as follows: 1101.8 Cleanouts required. Cleanouts or manholes shall be installed in the building storm drainage system and shall comply with the provisions of this code for sanitary drainage pipe cleanouts. Exception: Subsurface drainage system **Section 1106.1; change to read as follows: 1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building stone drains, building storm sewers, and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on six (6) inches per hour the 100 -year hourly rainfall rate indicated in Figure 1106.1 or on other rainfall rates determined from approved local weather data. ***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 based on the rainfall rate for which the primary system is sized in Figure 1106.1 or on other rainfall rates determined from approved local weather data. Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water from exceeding that for which the roof was designed as determined by Section 1101_7. Scuppers shall not have an opening dimension of less than 4 inches (102 mm). The flow through the primary system shall not be considered when sizing the secondary roof drain system. Ordinance 711 Page 37 of 47 ***Section 1202.1; delete Exception 2. Sec 18-41— amendments to the 2011 rational Electrical Code. The following articles, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the NEC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lined through type is deleted text from NEC. A double asterisk (**) at the beginning of an article identifies an amendment carried over from the 2008 edition of the code and a triple asterisk (***) identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2011 code. ***Article 100, Part I; amend the following definition: Intersystem Bonding Termination. A device that provides a means for connecting bonding conductors for communication systems and other systems such as metallic gas piping systems to the grounding electrode system. ***Article 110.2; change the following to read as follows: 110.2 Approval. The conductors and equipment required or permitted by this Code shall be acceptable only if approved. Approval of equipment may be evident by listing and labeling of equipment by a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) with a certification mark of that laboratory or a qualified third party inspection agency approved by the AHJ. Exception: Unlisted equipment that is relocated to another location within a jurisdiction or is field modified is subject to the approval by the AHJ. This approval may be by a field evaluation by a NRTL or qualified third party inspection agency approved by the AHJ. Manufacturer's self -certification of any equipment shall not be used as a basis for approval by the AHJ. Informational Note: See 90.7, Examination of Equipment for Safety, and 110.3, Examination, Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment. See definitions of Approved, Identified, Labeled, and Listed. **Article 230.71(A); add the following exception: Exception: Multi -occupant buildings. Individual service disconnecting means is limited to six for each occupant. The number of individual disconnects at one location may exceed six. ***Article 240.91; delete the Article. **Article 300.11; add the following exception: Exception: Ceiling grid support wires may be used for structural supports when the associated wiring is located in that area, not more than two raceways or cables supported per wire, with a Ordinance 711 Page 38 of 47 maximum nominal metric designation 16 (trade size 1/2") **Article 310.15(B)(7); change to read as follows: (7) 120/240 -Volt, 3 -Wire, Single -Phase Dwelling Services and Feeders. For dwelling units, conductors, as listed in Table 310.15(B)(7), shall be... {text unchanged} ...provided the requirements of 215.2, 220.61, and 230.42 are met. This Article shall not be used in conjunction with 220.82. **Article 500.8(A)(3); change to read as follows: 500.8 Equipment. Articles 500 through 504 require equipment construction and installation standards that ensure safe performance under conditions of proper use and maintenance. Informational Note No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care with regard to installation and maintenance. Informational Note No. 2: Since there is no consistent relationship between explosion properties and ignition temperature, the two are independent requirements. Informational Note No. 3: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Explosion proof or dust -ignition proof equipment may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than - 25°C (-13°F) unless they are identified for low-temperature service. However, at low ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location classified as Class I, Division 1 at normal ambient temperature. (A) Suitability. Suitability of identified equipment shall be determined by one of the following: (1) Equipment listing or labeling (2) Evidence of equipment evaluation from a qualified testing laboratory or inspection agency concerned with product evaluation (3) Evidence acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such as a manufacturer's self- evaluation or an owner's engineering judgment signed and sealed by a qualified Licensed Professional Engineer. Informational Note: Additional documentation for equipment may include certificates demonstrating compliance with applicable equipment standards, indicating special conditions of use, and other pertinent information. Guidelines for certificates may be found in ANSI/ISA 12.00.02, Certificate Standard for AEx Equipment for Hazardous (Classified) Locations. **Article 505.7(A) changed to read as follows: 505.7 Special Precaution. Article 505 requires equipment construction and installation that ensures safe performance under conditions of proper use and maintenance. Informational Note No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care with regard to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in Ordinance 711 Page 39 of 47 hazardous (classified) locations. Informational Note No. 2: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Electrical equipment depending on the protection techniques described by 505.8(A) may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than -20°C (-4°F) unless they are identified for use at lower temperatures. However, at low ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location classified Class I, Zones 0, 1, or 2 at normal ambient temperature. (A) Implementation of Zone Classification System. Classification of areas, engineering and design, selection of equipment and wiring methods, installation, and inspection shall be performed by a qualified persons Licensed Professional Engineer. ***Article 68O.25(A) changed to read as follows: 680.25 Feeders. These provisions shall apply to any feeder on the supply side of panelboards supplying branch circuits for pool equipment covered in Part II of this article and on the load side of the service equipment or the source of a separately derived system. (A) Wiring Methods. (1) Feeders. Feeders shall be installed in rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit. The following wiring methods shall be permitted if not subject to physical damage: (1) Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit (2) Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit (3) Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit (4) Electrical metallic tubing where installed on or within a building (5) Electrical nonmetallic tubing where installed within a building (6) Type MC cable where installed within a building and if not subject to corrosive environment (7) Nonmetallic -sheathed cable (8) Type SE cable Exception: An existing feeder between an existing remote panelboard and service equipment shall be permitted to run in flexible metal conduit or an approved cable assembly that includes an equipment grounding conductor within its outer sheath. The equipment grounding conductor shall comply with 250.24(A)(5). See 18-42 — Amendments to the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code. The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2012 International Fuel Gas Code are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IFGC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lined through type is deleted text from IFGC. A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2009 edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2012 code. **Section 101.2 {Local amendments to Section 101.2 may be necessary to correspond with the State Plumbing Ordinance 711 Page 40 of 47 Licensing Law. } **Section 102.2; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Existing dwelling units shall comply with Section 621.2. **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. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. **Section 304.10; change to read as follows: 304.10 Louvers and grilles. The required size of openings for combustion, ventilation and dilution air shall be based on the net free area of each opening. Where the free area through a design of louver, grille or screen is known, it shall be used in calculating the size opening required to provide the free area specified. Where the design and free area of louvers and grilles are not known, it shall be assumed that wood louvers will have 25 -percent free area and metal louvers and grilles will have 75 50 -percent free area. Screens shall have a mesh size not smaller than I/ inch (6.4 min). Nonmotorized louvers and grilles shall be fixed in the open position. Motorized louvers shall be interlocked with the appliance so that they are proven to be in the full open position prior to main burner ignition and during main burner operation. Means shall be provided to prevent the main burner from igniting if the louvers fail to open during burner start- up and to shut down the main burner if the louvers close during operation. **Section 304.11; change #8 to read as follows: 304.11 Combustion air ducts. Combustion air ducts shall comply with all of the following: 1. Ducts shall be constructed of galvanized steel complying with Chapter 6 of the International Mechanical Code or of a material having equivalent corrosion resistance, strength and rigidity. Exception: Within dwellings units, unobstructed stud and joist spaces shall not be prohibited from conveying combustion air, provided that not more than one required fireblock is removed. 2. Ducts shall terminate in an unobstructed space allowing free movement of combustion air to the appliances. 3. Ducts shall serve a single enclosure. 4. Ducts shall not serve both upper and lower combustion air openings where both such openings are used. The separation between ducts serving upper and lower combustion air openings shall be maintained to the source of combustion air. 5. Ducts shall not be screened where terminating in an attic space. Ordinance 711 Page 41 of 47 6. Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not slope downward toward the source of combustion air. 7. The remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent, special gas vent or plastic piping installed within a masonry, metal or factory -built chimney shall not be used to supply combustion air. Exception: Direct -vent gas-fired appliances designed for installation in a solid fuel -burning fireplace where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 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 ground level or the manufacturer's recommendation, whichever is more restrictive. ***Section 306.3; change to read as follows: [M] 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided. . . {bulk of paragraph unchanged} . . . side of the appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), and or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. A walkway to an appliance shall be rated as a floor as approved by the building official. As a minimum, for access to the attic space, provide one of the following: 5. A permanent stair. 6. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity. 7. An access door from an upper floor level. 8. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1, 2, and 3 with prior approval of the code official due to building conditions. Exceptions: 1. The passageway and level service space are not required where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening. 2. Where the passageway is not less than ... {bulk of section to read the same}. ***Section 306.5; change to read as follows: [M] 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where equipment requiring access or appliances are located on an elevated structure or the roof of a building such that personnel will have to climb higher than 16 feet (4877 mm) above grade to access, an a permanent interior or exterior means of access shall be provided. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 8 12 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and appliances' 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).... {bulk of section to read the saine}. **Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows: [M] 306.5.1 Sloped roofs. Where appliances, equipment, fans or other components that require Ordinance 711 Page 42 of 47 service are installed on a roof having a slope of 3 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (25 -percent slope) or greater on roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal and having an edge more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at such edge, 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 a level platform at the appliance. The level platform shall be provided on each side of the appliance to which access is required for service, repair or maintenance. The platform shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in any dimension and shall be provided with guards. The guards shall extend not less than 42 inches (1067 mm) above the platform, shall be constructed so as to prevent the passage of a 21-inch-dialneter (533 mm) sphere and shall comply with the loading requirements for guards specified in the International Building Code. **Section 306; add Section 306.7with exception and subsection 306.7.1 to read as follows: 306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, 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. Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger when approved by the code official) is capable of being accessed through a lay -in ceiling and a water heater is installed is not more than ten (10) feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and may be reached with a portable ladder. 306.7.1. Illumination and convenience outlet. Whenever the mezzanine 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. **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: VIAM1115 M2 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure Do Not Remove" **Section 402.3; add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of 1/2" ( 18 EHD). ***Section 404.12; change to read as follows: 404.12 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 12 18 inches (305 458 mm) top of pipe below grade, except as provided for in Section 404.10.1. Ordinance 711 Page 43 of 47 ***Section 404.12.1; change to read as follows: 404.12.1 Individual outside appliances. Individual lines to outside Lights, grills or other appliances shall be installed a minimum of 8 12 inches (203 mm) top of pipe below finished grade, provided that such installation is approved and is installed in locations not susceptible to physical damage. **Section 406.1; change to read as follows: 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 snake the applicable tests prescribed in Sections 406. 1.1 through 406.1.5 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 equipment, 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. **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 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. Mechanical gauges used to measure test pressures shall have a range such that the highest end of the scale is not greater than five times the test pressure. **Section 406.4.1; change to read as follows: 406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 1 1/2 tunes the proposed maximum working pressure, but no less than 3 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. irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified minimum yield strength of the pipe. For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches (3 1/2"), 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 psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one-half inches (3 1/z"), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi. 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 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. Ordinance 711 Page 44 of 47 **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 carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa), 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. (Delete remainder of section.) **Section 409.1; 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 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 disengaged by movement of the supporting piping. "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. **Section 621.2; add exception 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 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 Section 108.7. **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. SECTION 3: Any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or Ordinance 711 Page 45 of 47 refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($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 ($500) for all other violations of this ordinance. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 4: That all provisions of the Westlake Code of Ordinances not hereby amended shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, that sections, paragraphs, clauses and phrases of this Ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Ordinance shall be declared legally invalid or unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such legal 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 Town Council of the Town of Westlake, Texas, without the incorporation in this Ordinance, of any such legally invalid or unconstitutional, phrase, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 6: All rights and remedies of the Town of Westlake are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of the Code of Ordinances, Town of Westlake, Texas, as amended, or any other ordinances affecting such code 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 7: The Town Secretary of the Town of Westlake is hereby directed to publish in the official newspaper of the Town of Westlake, the caption, penalty clause, publication clause and the effective date of this ordinance. Ordinance 711 Page 46 of 47 SECTION 8: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law. ATTEST: Kell Edws, Town Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: Laura *heat, Mayor Tom Brymer, Town MaAAger Ordinance 711 Page 47 of 47 Star -Telegram Customer ID: TOW27 808 Throckmorton St. Invoice Number: 327254701 FORT WORTH, TX 76102 Invoice Date: 9/21/2013 (817) 390-7761 INTERNATIONAL' ENERGY COW SERVATION ALONG WITH, Federal Tax ID 26-2674582 Terms: Net due in 21 days Due Date: 9/30/2013 Bill To: PO Number: TOWN OF WESTLAKE Order Number: 32725470 3 VILLAGE CIR STE 202 PROVIDING A 'CUMULATIVE, WESTLAKE, TX 76262-7940 Sales Rep: 073 Description: TOWN OF WESTLA Publication Dates: 9/20/2013 - 9/21/2013 TOWN OF WEI- '-I)ROINANCE 140� 711, A&Olkt� ARM"IflETOWN"OF 13580 1 44 44 LINE $6.12 $538.28 f$TLA-XF_ TEXAt- 'AhIENDIRG -0 4E, T6WN',OF, C IAPTER, 18� OF T1, VESTLAjeECODE FqRq1NAft Misc Fee I CODE _ $10.00 Notary Publ Thank You For Your Payment — — — — — — — — — — — — --- — — — — ----- — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -- — — — — Remit To: Star -Telegram P.O. BOX 901051 FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Customer ID: Customer Name: Invoice Number: Invoice Amount: PO Number: Amount Enclosed: TOW27 TOWN OF WESTLAKE 327254701 $548.28 ' (tj IDI PWE&E,, IN'T*ER',­N­A'Tfi 0_jN­A1 CODE, INTERNATIOW 416 qtctS kl?) 0 - � R FUEL, GAS CODE, INTERUA-, AL FUEL 'A Net Amount: $548.28 TIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL' ENERGY COW SERVATION ALONG WITH, jJ D01)% THE, 2011 E TIO OF THEAA-. TIO AL ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH, AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES;, PROVIDING, A PENALTY CLAUSE,; PROVIDING A 'CUMULATIVE, CLAUSF4, PROVIDING A SEVER= ABILITY CLAUSE- PROVIDING ''A CLA0Sk AUTHORIZING, ,SAVINGS PUBLICATION; AND E.MBLISW IN G AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Sec, 18-33, —Pensity. That any, Ors6neither ' by himself or agefit, CHRISTY LYNNE HOLLAND and any 'firm,torporation or othO, Notary Public, State Of Texas entity Who, violates any of the provisions of the codes adopted ih My Commission Expires section 18-31 shaft be deemed guilty July 31, 2016 THE STATE OF 'of a'misderneanor-and upont6ri-,� viction of any such viofatlok shall County of Tarraj I n�,,A-jny a, case of viblatiowbF , Before me, a Nc any of" the terms and 06vis! ons: of tbe�c6,d4sadopte4,Uy-the6idinance;/ and State, this day personally appeared Deborah Baylor Norwood, Bid and Legal Coordinator for the Star-Telegrz °rathe, officers and 1 , h charge 'of the m, Inc. at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas; and who, after being duly sworn, did depose and say that the attache ss Ws " W , MQ I , rporzt,'100, shafi-Is publish eOin the above named paper on the listed dates: BIDS & LEGAL DEPT. STAR TELEGRAM (817) 215-2323 be, s0)0tt to'the Penalty, '10this section. PASSED AND APPROVED Ti Oi'i&A, DAY 6F SePTErwaER Lw,_, Signed SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, THIS Monday, Seto or 30, 2013. Notary Publ Thank You For Your Payment — — — — — — — — — — — — --- — — — — ----- — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — -- — — — — Remit To: Star -Telegram P.O. BOX 901051 FORT WORTH, TX 76101-2051 Customer ID: Customer Name: Invoice Number: Invoice Amount: PO Number: Amount Enclosed: TOW27 TOWN OF WESTLAKE 327254701 $548.28