HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2023-081ORDINANCE NO. 2023-081
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE
GRAPEVINE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE
2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS PUBLISHED
BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF
THE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS PUBLISHED
BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION,
ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL
CODE AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE
COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL
MECHANICAL CODE AS PUBLISHED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF THE
2021 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AS PUBLISHED
BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF
THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE AS
PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL,
ADOPTION BY REFERENCE THE SWIMMING POOL AND
SPA CODE AS ADOPTED AND AMENDED BY THE STATE
OF TEXAS; PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO SAME;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY, NOT
TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00);
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has previously adopted model codes for
building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and fuel gas issued through Chapter 7 of the
Code of Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the International Code Council has promulgated updated model
codes, and recommends same for adoption by municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to update its model codes, including appropriate
amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas has adopted a swimming pool and spa code to be
enforced by municipalities; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
ordinance have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act and Chapter
211 of the Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the passage of this Ordinance is
ii " the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
OW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
G RAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct
a rid are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction, Article I, Sections 7-1
through 7-3 are hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Sec 7-1. — BUILDING CODE
The City of Grapevine hereby adopts the 2021 edition of the International Code
Family consisting of the International Building Code, NFPA 2020 National Electric
Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, International
Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and International Swimming Pool
and Spa Code as adopted by the State of Texas with regional amendments as
published by the International Code Council, Inc., save and except such portions
as are deleted or amended by this ordinance, and the same are hereby adopted
and incorporated as if fully set out in length herein. One copy of the 2021 edition
of the International Code Family and the NFPA 2020 National Electrical Code shall
be on file with the city secretary. From the date on which this ordinance shall take
effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City of
Grapevine and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Sec 7-2. - Same —Conflict with other regulations.
When any portion of this code conflicts with state law or any other code or
ordinance adopted by the city, the most restrictive requirements shall apply.
Sec 7-3. - Same —Amendments.
Section 101.1 Title; change [NAME OF JURISDICTION} to read "City of
Grapevine, TX"
Section 101.4; change to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through
101.4.8 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 have been adopted to the referenced
codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be
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considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or
the Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. Where the
enforcement of a provision of this code would violate the conditions of the listing
of appliances or equipment, the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's
installation instructions shall apply.
Section 101.4.6; change to read as follows:
101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code as
adopted by the State of Texas shall apply to all matters {remainder of text
unchanged).
Section 101.4.7; change to read as follows:
101.4.7 Existing buildings. All matters regarding the repair, alteration, change of
occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings shall be governed by
the existing building provisions adopted by the City and Zoning Ordinance.
Section 101.4.8; add the following:
101.4.8 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.
Sections 103 and 103.1; amend to insert the Department Name:
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Grapevine Building Services
Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as
the Building Official.
Section 104.2.1 Section deleted.
Section 104.10.1; Flood hazard areas. Section deleted.
Note: Sections 104.2.1, 104.10.1, 110.3.12.1, 1612, and 3114 are all inter-
connected related to flood hazard areas, and amendments or deletions should be
considered as a whole.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit; under sub -title entitled "Building" add
text to items 1, 6, and 11 and delete item 2 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) require permits but are exempt from fees. Such structures
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must comply with all provisions of the Zoning Ordinance relative to the zoning
district.
2. {Deleted}
3.-5. {Remain Unchanged}
6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade, and not over
any basement or story below; however, commercial drives, fire lanes and parking
areas require permits.
7.-10. {Remain Unchanged}
11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one -and two-
family dwellings; however, such structures must comply with all provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance relative to height and setbacks.
12.-13. {Remain Unchanged}
- Section 109 Fees, is hereby amended as follows:
EXHIBIT "A"
TABLE NO. 1-A
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
See attached Exhibit "A", Table NO. 1-A
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TABLE NO. I -A
PERMIT FEES OR ALL BUILDING PERMITS EXCEPT FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLNGS
TOTAL VALUATION
FEE
$1.00 to $500.00
$50.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$50.00 for the first $500.00 plus $4.00 for each additional $100.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to
$75.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $16.00 for each additional $1,000.00,
$25.000.00
or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to
$500.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $13.50 for each additional
$50,000.00
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to
$750.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.25 for each additional
$100,000.00
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to
$1,250.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.25 for each additional
$500,000.00
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to
$4,000.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.50 for each additional
$1,000,000.00
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and
$7,500.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional
u
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof
BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
NEW
ADDITIONS
ALTERATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
R3 RESIDENTIAL
DWELLINGS
$ .55 / Square
$ 1.00 / Square Foot
$ 1.00 / Square Foot
Foot
TOTAL AREA of
of ALTERATION AREA
(Detached one and
TOTAL AREA
ADDITION
two family
UNDER ROOF
dwellings,
townhomes not
more than 3-stores
in height with a
separate means of
egress)
R2 RESIDENTIAL
$ .30 / Square
$ 1.00 / Square Foot
$ 1.00 / Square Foot
DWELLINGS
Foot
TOTAL AREA of
of ALTERATION AREA
TOTAL AREA
ADDITION
UNDER ROOF
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(Apartments,
condominiums,
three and four family
dwellings, etc)
SIMPLE
ALTERATION
PERMITS
Projects in which FLAT FEE $150.00
square footage does
not apply as
determined by the
Building Official.
(Window
replacement,
foundation repair,
siding replacement,
etc)
UNENCLOSED
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES:
1. Certificate of
Occupancy................................................................................................... $
50.00
2. Inspections outside of normal business hours .................. $50-00 per hour* (minimum
charge- two hours)
3. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section
108.5 ................................................. $50-00
4. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated .... $50.00 per hour* (minimum
charge- one-half hour)
5. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
plans .................... $50.00 per hour*
6. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or
both ..........................actual costs'
7. Foundation only permits or any partial permit ................ 10% of building permit fee in
addition to building permit fee
8. Plan review fee (not applicable to Group R-3 private residences) ................ 65% of
building permit fee in addition to building permit fee
9. Building permit fees for the Grapevine- Colleyville Independent School
District ............... 25% of the fees established in Table No. 1 -A- Building Permit Fees
10. Project valuation to be determined by the regional construction valuation table,
adopted by the city, or the contract valuation whichever is greater.
Permit valuations shall include all work required for a completed project, including
profit, but need not include the value or cost of the land. Other methods for determining
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the project valuations for unique or unusual projects may be approved by the Building
Official.
11. Public Works Antenna or Equipment Installation Charge on City Owned Water
Towers Only ......... $350.00
*Or the total hourly cost of the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall
include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the
employees involved.
** Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
LOT DRAINAGE FEES
Single Family & Duplex
Swimming Pools
All remaining classifications
Full Acre Cost
Portion Other than Full Acre
$150.00
$150.00
$350.00 Per Acre
$350.00 x Percentage of Full
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EXHIBIT "B"
BUILDING VALUATION DATA
The following table, based on the table published in Building Valuation Data
ICCSAFE.org, shall be used to determine construction costs per square foot. Adjustments
may be determined to be necessary by the Building Official for unusual projects.
The unit costs are intended to comply with the description of "valuation" in Section 109.3
of the 2021 International Building Code and thus include architectural, structural,
electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. The unit costs also include the contractor's
profit, which should not be omitted.
If there are differences between the value of the project calculated using this table, and
the contract valuation, the greater number shall be used.
This table shall also be used to calculate plan review fees.
Exhibit "B" BUILDING VALUATION TABLE (cost per square foot)
Group (2021 International Building Code) Type of Construction
I 1 II II IIIA IIIB 1 VA VB
A B A B V
A-1
Assembly, theaters, with
250.3
241.9
235.6
226.1
212.3
206.1
218.8
197.
190.3
stage
9
1
3
0
2
8
3
45
3
assembly, theaters,
229.4
220.9
214.6
205.1
191.3
185.2
197.8
176.
169.3
without stage
2
4
6
2
5
1
6
48
5
A-2
Assembly, nightclubs
196.1
190.2
185.6
178.0
167.8
163.2
171.7
151.
146.7
3
9
2
2
2
0
0
89
1
A-2
Assembly, restaurants,
195.1
189.2
183.6
177.0
165.8
162.2
170.7
149.
145.7
bars, banquet halls
3
9
2
2
2
0
0
89
1
A-3
Assembly, churches
232.0
223.5
217.2
207.7
194.3
189.1
200.4
179.
172.3
4
7
9
5
4
9
9
48
5
--A-ssefflbly,
A-3
general,
community halls,
194.1
185.6
178.4
169.8
155.0
149.9
162.6
140.
134.1
libraries, museums
7
9
1
7
9
6
1
23
0
A-4
Assembly, arenas
228.4
219.9
212.6
204.1
189.3
184.2
196.8
174.
168.3
2
4
6
2
5
1
6
48
5
B
Business
202.3
194.9
188.4
179.1
163.5157.4
172.1
143.
137.4
0
2
4
8
5
2
3
89
6
E
Educational
212.0
�204.7
198.8
190.2
177.2168.2
183.7
155.
150.2
3
0
2
5
7
9
0
00
6
F-1
Factory and industrial,
119.5
113.9
1-2
107.3
103.4
92.64
88.38
99.02
76.3
71.7
moderate hazard
3
1 8
5
3
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Add 0.5 percent to total cost for each story over three and deduct 20 percent for
shell only buildings.
This table is based on the August 2020 Building Valuation Data published by the
International Code Council.
Ordinance No. 2023-081 9
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 202; amend definition of AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES as
follows:
AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide
medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing or similar care on a less than 24-hour basis
to persons who are rendered incapable of self-preservation by the services
provided. This group may include but not be limited to the following:
- Dialysis centers
- Sedation dentistry
- Surgery centers
- Colonic centers
- Psychiatric centers
Section 202; add definition of ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES to read as
follows:
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 where
the occupants are capable of responding to an emergency situation without
physical assistance from staff.
Section 202; amend definition of REPAIR GARAGE as follows:
REPAIR GARAGE. A building, structure or portion thereof used for servicing or
repairing motor vehicles. 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.
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Section 202; amend definition of SPECIAL INSPECTOR to read as follows:
SPECIAL INSPECTOR. A qualified person employed or retained by an approved
agency who shall prove to the satisfaction of the registered design professional in
responsible charge and the Building Official as having the competence necessary
to inspect a particular type of construction requiring special inspection.
Section 202; amend definition of HIGH-RISE BUILDING to read as follows:
Option B
Section 202; amend definition to read as follows:
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than 55
feet (16, 764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies:
Fire stations
Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less
Section 307.1.1; add the following sentence to item 4:
4. Cleaning establishments... {Text unchanged} ...with Section 707 or 1-hour
horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 or both. See
also IFC Chapter 21, Dry Cleaning Plant provisions.
Section 403.1, Exception 3; change to read as follows:
3. The open-air portion of a building [remainder unchanged]
Section 403.3, Automatic Sprinkler System. Delete exception;
Section 403.3.2; change to read as follows:
[F] 403.3.2 Water supply to required fire pumps. In buildings that are more than
120 feet in building height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to
no fewer than two water mains located in different streets. Separate supply piping
shall be provided between each connection to the water main and the pumps. Each
connection and the supply piping between the connection and the pumps shall be
sized to supply the flow and pressure required for the pumps to operate.
Exception: {No change to exception.}
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Section 404.10; change to read as follows:
Section 404.10 Exit Stairways in an atrium. Where an atrium contains an interior
exit access stairway all the following shall be met:
[Remainder Unchanged]
Section 406.2.7.1; section added as follows:
406.2.7.1 Prohibited locations. Electric vehicle charging stations are expressly
prohibited indoors and within or on any public or private parking garage.
Exceptions:
1. Group R-3 buildings and their accessory structures on the same lot.
2. Where approved by the Building Official and fire code official.
Section 406.3.3.1 Carport separation; add sentence to read as follows:
A fire separation is not required between a Group R-2 and U carport provided that
the carport is entirely open on all sides and that the distance between the two is at
least 10 feet (3048 mm).
Section 423.5.1; change to read as follows:
423.5.1 Required occupant capacity. The required occupant capacity of the storm
shelter shall include all of the buildings on the site and shall be the total occupant
load of the classrooms, vocational rooms and offices in the Group E occupancy.
Exceptions:
1. Where a new building is being added on an existing Group E site, and where
the new building is not of sufficient size to accommodate the required occupant
capacity of the storm shelter for all of the buildings on the site, the storm shelter
shall at a minimum accommodate the required occupant capacity for the new
building.
2. Where approved by the Building Official, the required occupant capacity of the
shelter shall be permitted to be reduced by the occupant capacity of any existing
storm shelters on the site.
3. Where approved by the Building Official, the actual number of occupants for
whom each occupied space, floor or building is designed, although less than those
determined by occupant load calculation, shall be permitted to be used in the
determination of the required design occupant capacity for the storm shelter.
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Section 503.1.; add sentence to read as follows:
503.1. General. [Existing Text to remain], add the following text:
Where a building contains more than one distinct type of construction, the building
shall comply with the most restrictive area, height, and stories, for the lesser type
of construction or be separated by fire walls, except as allowed in Section 510.
Table 506.2; delete footnote (i) from table:
{Delete.}
Section 506.3.1; add sentence to read as follows:
506.3.1 Minimum percentage of perimeter. [Existing Text remains], add the
following text:
In order to be considered as 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 708.4.2; change sentence to read as follows:
708.4.2 Fireblocks and draftstops in combustible construction. [Body of text
unchanged]
Exceptions:
1. Buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed throughout in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, or in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2
provided that sprinkler protection is provided in the space between the top of
the fire partition and the underside of the floor or roof sheathing, deck or slab
above as required for systems complying with Section 903.3.1.1. Portions of
buildings containing concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation as
permitted for sprinkler omission shall not apply to this exception for
draftstopping.
2. [Unchanged]
Section 718.3; change sentence to read as follows:
718.3 Draftstopping in floors. [Body of text unchanged]
Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. and provided that in combustible construction,
sprinkler protection is provided in the concealed floor space.
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Section 718.4; change sentence to read as follows:
718.4 Draftstopping in attics. [Body of text unchanged]
Exception: Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and provided that in combustible construction,
sprinkler protection is provided in the attic space.
Section 901.6.1; add Section 901.6.1.1 to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing. Building owners/managers must maintain and test
standpipe systems as per NFPA 25 requirements. The following additional
requirements shall be applied to the testing that is required every 5 years:
1. The piping between the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the
standpipe shall be backflushed or inspected by approved camera when foreign
material is present or when caps are missing, and also hydrostatically tested for
all FDC's on any type of standpipe system. Hydrostatic testing shall also be
conducted in accordance with NFPA 25 requirements for the different types of
standpipe systems.
2. For any manual (dry or wet) standpipe system not having an automatic
water supply capable of flowing water through the standpipe, the tester shall
connect hose from a fire hydrant or portable pumping system (as approved by the
fire code official) to each FDC, and flow water through the standpipe system to the
roof outlet to verify that each inlet connection functions properly. Confirm that there
are no open hose valves prior to introducing water into a dry standpipe. There is
no required pressure criteria at the outlet. Verify that check valves function
properly and that there are no closed control valves on the system.
3. Any pressure relief, reducing, or control valves shall be tested in
accordance with the requirements of NFPA 25. All hose valves shall be exercised.
4. If the FDC is not already provided with approved caps, the contractor shall
install such caps for all FDC's as required by the fire code official.
5. Upon successful completion of standpipe test, place a blue tag (as per
Texas Administrative Code, Fire Sprinkler Rules for Inspection, Test and
Maintenance Service (ITM) Tag) at the bottom of each standpipe riser in the
building. The tag shall be check -marked as "Fifth Year" for Type of ITM, and the
note on the back of the tag shall read "5 Year Standpipe Test" at a minimum.
6. The procedures required by Texas Administrative Code Fire Sprinkler Rules
with regard to Yellow Tags and Red Tags or any deficiencies noted during the
testing, including the required notification of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction
(fire code official) shall be followed.
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7. Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by the owner and
contractor, if applicable, as required by the State Rules mentioned above and
NFPA 25.
8. Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external to the building
shall not be conducted during freezing conditions or during the day prior to
expected nighttime freezing conditions.
9. Contact the fire code official for requests to remove existing fire hose from
Class II and III standpipe systems where employees are not trained in the
utilization of this firefighting equipment. All standpipe hose valves must remain in
place and be provided with an approved cap and chain when approval is given to
remove hose by the fire code official.
Section 903.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.1.1 Alternative Protection. Alternative automatic fire -extinguishing systems
complying with Section 904 shall be permitted in addition to automatic sprinkler
protection where recognized by the applicable standard, or as approved by the fire
code official.
Section 903.2; add paragraph to read as follows and delete the exception for
telecommunications buildings:
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."
Sections 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.3, and 903.2.1.4; change to read as follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. {text unchanged}.....where one of the following conditions
exists:
1. The building area exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2. {text unchanged}
3. {text unchanged}
4. {text unchanged}
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. {text unchanged}.....where one of the following conditions
exists:
1. The building area exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2. The building area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
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3. {text unchanged}
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. {text unchanged}.....where one of the following conditions
exists:
1. The building area exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2. {text unchanged}
3. {text unchanged}
Section 903.2.3; change to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. {text unchanged}.....where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The building area exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2. {text unchanged}
3. {text unchanged}
Section 903.2.4; change to read as follows:
903.2.4 Group F-1. {text unchanged}.....where one of the following conditions
exists:
1. The building area exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2. {text unchanged}
3. {deleted}
Section 903.2.4.2; change to read as follows:
903.2.4.2 Group F-1 distilled spirits. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout a Group F-1 building used for the manufacture of distilled
spirits involving more than 120 gallons of distilled spirits (>16% alcohol) in the fire
area at any one time.
Section 903.2.7; change to read as follows:
903.2.7 Group M. {text unchanged}.....where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The building area exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2. {text unchanged}
3. {deleted}
Section 903.2.8; change to read as follows:
903.2.8. Group R. {text unchanged} .... With a Group R fire area.
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Exception: Group R-3 buildings less than 6,000 square feet in area. For the
purpose of this provision, fire walls shall not define separate buildings.
Section 903.2.9.1; change to read as follows:
Section 903.2.9.1 Group S-1 repair garages. {text unchanged) ... as shown:
1. Buildings 6,000 square feet or greater in area containing a repair garage.
2. {deleted}
3. {text unchanged}
4. {text unchanged}
Section 903.2.9.3; change to read as follows:
903.2.9.3 Group S-1 distilled spirits or wine. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be provided throughout a Group S-1 building used for the bulk storage of distilled
spirits or wine involving more than 120 gallons of distilled spirits or wine (>16%
alcohol) in the fire area at any one time.
Section 903.2.9.4; change to read as follows:
Section 903.2.9.4 Group S-1 upholstered furniture and mattresses. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be provided throughout a Group S-1 building where the area
used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 2,500 square
feet.
Section 903.2.9.5; section added as follows:
903.2.9.5 Self -Service Storage Facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout all self-service storage facilities.
Section 903.2.10; change to read as follows:
Section 903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages. {text unchanged} ... where any of the
following conditions exists: rt
1. Where the building area containing an enclosed parking garage in
accordance with Section 406.6 is 6,000 square feet or greater.
2. Where the enclosed parking garage in accordance with Section 406.6 is
located beneath other groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath R-3 occupancies
3. Where the building area of an open parking garage in accordance with
Section 406.5 is 6,000 square feet or greater and does not meet the
requirements of Section 903.2.11.9.
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Section 903.2.11; change 903.2.11.3 and add 903.2.11.7, 903.2.11.8, and
903.2.11.9 as follows:
903.2.11.3 Buildings 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed throughout buildings that have one or more stories, other than
penthouses in compliance with Section 1510 of the International Building Code,
located 35 feet or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access,
measured to the finished floor.
903.2.11.7 High -Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height
exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm), see Chapter 32 of the International Fire Code to
determine if those provisions apply.
903.2.11.8 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and
spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing
system.
903.2.11.9 Buildings over 6,000 sq. ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout all buildings with a building area 6,000 sq. ft. or greater and in
all existing buildings that are enlarged to be 6,000 sq. ft. or greater. For the
purpose of this provision, fire walls shall not define separate buildings.
Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with section 406.5 where all of
the following conditions apply:
a. The structure is freestanding.
b. The structure does not contain any mixed uses, accessory uses, storage
rooms, electrical rooms, elevators or spaces used or occupied for
anything other than motor vehicle parking.
c. The structure does not exceed three stories.
d. An approved fire apparatus access road is provided around the entire
structure.
Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows:
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 fire 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
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or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire -resistance rating of not less than 2
hours.
4. {Delete.}
5. 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; change to read as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems in Group
R occupancies shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with
NFPA 13R where the Group R occupancy meets all of the following conditions:
1. Four stories or less above grade plane.
2. The floor level of the highest story is 35 feet (9144 10668 mm) or less above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
3. The floor level of the lowest story is 35 feet (9144 10668 mm) or less below
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
{No change to remainder of section.}
Section 903.3.1.2.2; change to read as follows:
903.3.1.2.2 Corridors and balconies in the means of egress. Sprinkler
protection shall be provided in all corridors and for all balconies. {Delete the
rest of this section.}
Section 903.3.1.2.3; delete section and replace as follows:
Section 903.3.1.2.3 Attached Garages and Attics. Sprinkler protection is
required in attached garages, and in the following attic spaces:
1. Attics that are used or intended for living purposes or storage shall be
protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
2. Where fuel -fired equipment is installed in a non-sprinklered attic, not fewer
than one quick -response intermediate temperature sprinkler shall be
installed above the equipment.
3. Attic spaces of buildings that are two or more stories in height above grade
plane or above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
4. Group R-4, Condition 2 occupancy attics not required by Item 1 or 3 to have
sprinklers shall comply with one of the following:
4.1. Provide automatic sprinkler system protection.
4.2. Provide a heat detection system throughout the attic that is arranged to
activate the building fire alarm system.
4.3. Construct the attic using noncombustible materials.
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4.4. Construct the attic using fire -retardant -treated wood complying with
Section 2303.2 of the International Building Code.
4.5. Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation.
Section 903.3.1.3; change to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed
in one- and two-family dwellings; Group R-3; Group R-4, Condition 1; and
townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with
NFPA 13D or in accordance with state law.
Section 903.3.1.4; add to read as follows:
[F] 903.3.1.4 Freeze protection. Freeze protection systems for automatic fire
sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with the requirements of the
applicable referenced NFPA standard and this section.
903.3.1.4.1 Attics. Only dry pipe, pre -action, or listed antifreeze automatic fire
sprinkler systems shall be allowed to protect attic spaces.
Exception: Wet -pipe fire sprinkler systems shall be allowed to protect non -
ventilated attic spaces where:
1. The attic sprinklers are supplied by a separate floor control valve
assembly to allow ease of draining the attic system without impairing
sprinklers throughout the rest of the building, and
2. Adequate heat shall be provided for freeze protection as per the
applicable referenced NFPA standard, and
3. The attic space is a part of the building's thermal, or heat, envelope, such
that insulation is provided at the roof deck, rather than at the ceiling level.
903.3.1.4.2 Heat trace/insulation. Heat trace/insulation shall only be allowed
where approved by the fire code official for small sections of large diameter
water -filled pipe.
Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance
with the supply requirements of the respective standards; however, every water -
based fire protection system shall be designed with a 10-psi safety factor.
Reference Section 507.4 for additional design requirements.
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Section 903.4; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as
follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each
floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of
water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and
standpipe systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be
electrically supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon
tampering.
Section 903.4.2; add second paragraph to read as follows:
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; change to read as follows:
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 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure
with a high/low alarm.
Section 905.3; add Section 905.3.9 and exception to read as follows:
905.3.9 Buildings Exceeding 10,000 sq. ft. In buildings exceeding 10,000 square
feet in area per story and where any portion of the building's interior area is more
than 200 feet (60960 mm) of travel, vertically and horizontally, from the nearest
point of fire department vehicle access, Class I automatic wet or manual wet
standpipes shall be provided.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic dry, semi -automatic dry, and manual dry standpipes are
allowed as provided for in NFPA 14 where approved by the fire code official.
2. R-2 occupancies of four stories or less in height having no interior
corridors.
Section 905.4; change Items 1, 3, and 5, and add Item 7 to read as follows:
1. In every required exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for
each story above and below grade plane. Hose connections shall be
located at an intermediate landing between stories, unless otherwise
approved by the fire code official.
Exception: {No change.}
2. {No change.}
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3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to
other areas of a building.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are
reachable from an interior exit stairway hose connection by a {remainder of
text unchanged)
4. {No change.}
5. Where the roof has a slope less than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal
(33.3-percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a two-way hose
connection located to serve the roof or at the highest landing of an exit
stairway with stair access to the roof provided in accordance with Section
1011.12.
6. {No change.)
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, or as otherwise approved by the
fire code official.
Section 905.8; change to read as follows:
905.8 Dry standpipes. Dry standpipes shall not be installed.
Exception: Where subject to freezing and in accordance with NFPA 14.
Additionally, manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of
10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low Supervisory alarm.
Section 905.9; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as
follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each
floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of water
flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe
systems except for fire department hose connection valves shall be electrically
supervised to initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
Section 906.1(1); delete Exception #3:
Section 907.1; add Section 907.1.4 to read as follows:
907.1.4 Design Standards. Where a new fire alarm system is installed, the devices
shall be addressable. Fire alarm systems utilizing more than 20 smoke detectors
shall have analog initiating devices.
Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant
notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A
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occupancies having an occupant load of 300 or more persons, or where the
occupant load is 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 707.3.10 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: {No change.}
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:
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.
Exceptions:
1. {No change.)
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.)
{No change to remainder of exceptions.}
Section 907.2.10; change to read as follows:
907.2.10 Group S. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant
notification system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group S
public- and self -storage occupancies for interior corridors and interior common
areas. Visible notification appliances are not required within storage units.
Exception: {No change.}
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Section 907.2.13, Exception 3; change to read as follows:
3. Open air portions of buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in
accordance with Section 303.1 of the International Building Code; however,
this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to
sky boxes, restaurants, and similarly enclosed areas.
Section 907.2.23, add exception as follows:
Exception: Buildings containing an R-3 occupancy shall comply with applicable
provisions of the IRC and are exempt from this section.
Section 907.4.2; add Section 907.4.2.7 to read as follows:
907.4.2.7 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action
type.
Section 907.6.1; add Section 907.6.1.1 to read as follows:
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 a signaling line circuit interface device may be
wired Class B, provided the distance from the interface device to the initiating
device is ten feet or less.
Section 907.6.3; delete all four Exceptions.
Section 907.6.6; add sentence at end of paragraph to read as follows:
907.6.6 Monitoring. {bulk of text unchanged).... in accordance with NFPA 72. See
907.6.3 for the required information transmitted to the supervising station.
Section 910.2; change Exception 2 and 3 to read as follows:
910.2 Where required. Smoke and heat vents or a mechanical smoke removal
system shall be installed as required by Sections 910.2.1, 910.2.2, and 910.2.3.
2. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall not be required in areas
of buildings equipped with early suppression fast -response (ESFR)
sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat removal is prohibited.
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3. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall not be required in areas
of buildings equipped with control mode special application
sprinklers with a response time index of 50(m*S)1/2 or less that are
listed to control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer
sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat removal is prohibited.
Section 910.2.3; add subsection to read as follows:
910.2.3 Group H. Smoke and heat vents installed in accordance with Section 910.3
or a mechanical smoke removal system installed in accordance with Section 910.4
shall be installed in buildings and portions thereof used as a Group H occupancy
as follows:
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.
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.
Section 910.4.3.1; change to read as follows:
910.4.3.1 Makeup Air. Makeup air openings shall be provided within 6 feet (1829
mm) of the floor level. Operation of makeup air openings shall be manual or
automatic. The minimum gross area of makeup air inlets shall be 8 square feet per
1,000 cubic feet per minute (0.74 m2 per 0.4719 m3/s) of smoke exhaust.
Section 913.2.1; add Section 913.2.1.1 and exception to read as follows:
913.2.1.1 Fire Pump Room Access. 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
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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.
Section 1809.5.1 Frost Protection at required exits: Section deleted
Section 2702.5; added to read as follows:
Section 2702.5 Designated Critical Operations Areas (DCOA): In areas within a
facility or site requiring continuous operation for the purpose of public safety,
emergency management, national security or business continuity, the power
systems shall comply with NFPA 70 Article 708.
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:
2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. {bulk of text unchanged}.... shall be
determined by this code. 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; add footnote g to read as follows:
g. Drinking fountains are not required in Group M occupancies with an
occupant load of 50 or less, Group B occupancies with an occupant
load of 25 or less, and for dining and/or drinking establishments.
Add Section 2902.1.4 to read as follows:
2902.1.4 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.
2902.1.4.1 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.
2902.1.4.2 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
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mop water and similar liquid waste. The location of the service sink(s) and/or mop
sink(s) shall be approved by the Tarrant County Health Department.
Section 3002.1 Hoistway Enclosure Protection required. Add exceptions as
follows:
Exceptions:
1. Elevators completely located within atriums shall not require
hoistway enclosure protection.
2. Elevators in open or enclosed parking garages that serve only the
parking garage, shall not require hoistway enclosure protection.
Section 3005.4 Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces and
control spaces; Delete exceptions and add two new exceptions to as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces, and
control spaces completely located within atriums shall not require
enclosure protection.
2. Elevator machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces, and
control spaces in open or enclosed parking garages that serve only
the parking garage, shall not require enclosure protection.
Section 3005.5: Add a new subsection to Section 3005.5.1 as follows:
3005.5.1 Fire Protection in Machine rooms, control rooms, machinery spaces, and
control spaces.
3005.5.1.1 Automatic sprinkler system. The building shall be equipped throughout
with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, except
as otherwise permitted by Section 903.3.1.1.1 and as prohibited by Section
3005.5.1.1.1.
3005.5.1.1.1 Prohibited locations. Automatic sprinklers shall not be installed in
machine rooms, elevator machinery spaces, control rooms, control spaces and
elevator hoistways.
3005.5.1.1.2 Sprinkler system monitoring. The sprinkler system shall have a
sprinkler control valve supervisory switch and water -flow initiating device provided
for each floor that is monitored by the building's fire alarm system.
3005.5.1.2 Water protection. An approved method to prevent water from infiltrating
into the hoistway enclosure from the operation of the automatic sprinkler system
outside the elevator lobby shall be provided.
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3005.5.1.3 Omission of Shunt trip. Means for elevator shutdown in accordance
with Section 3005.5 shall not be installed.
Section 3005.7; add Section 3005.7 as follows:
3005.7 Storage. Storage shall not be allowed within the elevator machine room,
control room, machinery spaces and or control spaces. Provide approved signage
at each entry to the above listed locations stating: "ELEVATOR MACHINERY - NO
STORAGE ALLOWED".
Section 3006.2, Hoistway opening protection required; Revise text as
follows:
5. The building is a high rise and the elevator hoistway is more than 55
feet (16 764 mm) in height. The height of the hoistway shall be
measured from the lowest floor at or above grade to the highest
floors served by the hoistway."
Section 3007.3 and Section 3008.3: Revise text by deleting "enclosed" as
follows:
3007.3 Water Protection. Water from the operation of an automatic sprinkler
system outside the lobby shall be prevented from infiltrating into the hoistway
enclosure in accordance with an approved method.
3008.3 Water Protection. Water from the operation of an automatic sprinkler
system outside the lobby shall be prevented from infiltrating into the hoistway
enclosure in accordance with an approved method.
ARTICLE III. - ELECTRICAL CODE
DIVISION 4. -INSTALLATION, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS STANDARDS
Sec 7-91. National Electric Code adopted; penalty.
(a) There is hereby adopted by the city, for the purpose of prescribing
regulations, governing conditions hazardous to life and property, that a
certain 2020 Edition of the National Electric Code, {remainder of section
unchanged}
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Sec. 7-97. Amendments to the National Electric Code.
[The following are amendments to the 2020 Edition of the National Electric Code]
Article 100; add the following to definitions:
Engineering Supervision. Supervision by a Qualified State of Texas Licensed
Professional Engineer engaged primarily in the design or maintenance of
electrical installations.
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 or a field evaluation by a Field Evaluation Body accredited by either the
International Code Council, International Accreditation Service AC354, or ANSI
National Accreditation Board programs and 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, a qualified third -party inspection agency,
or a field evaluation by a Field Evaluation Body accredited by either the ICC IAS
AC354 or ANAB programs and approved by the AHJ.
Informational Note No. 1: 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.
Informational Note No. 2: Manufacturer's self -certification of equipment may not
necessarily comply with U.S. product safety standards as certified by an NRTL.
Informational Note No. 3: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 790 and 791
provide an example of an approved method for qualifying a third -party inspection
agency.
Article 410.118; Change the following to read as follows:
410.118 Access to other boxes. Luminaires recessed in the ceilings, floors, or
walls shall not be used to access outlet, pull, or junction boxes or conduit bodies,
unless the box or conduit body is an integral part of the listed luminaire.
Exception: removable luminaires with a minimum measurement of 22 in. X
22 in. shall be permitted to be used as access to outlet, pull, junction boxes
or conduit bodies.
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Article 500.8 (A) (3); change to read as follows:
500.8 Equipment.
Articles 500 through 504 require equipment construction and installation 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 1, 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; or,
(3) Evidence acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such
as a manufacturer's self -evaluation or an engineering
judgment signed and sealed by a qualified licensed
Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
Informational Note: Additional documentation for equipment may include
certificates demonstrating compliance with applicable equipment standards,
indicating special conditions of use, and other pertinent information.
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.
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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 -200C (-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 Registered licensed Professional Engineer in the State of
Texas.
Article 625.40.1; Add to read as follows:
625.40.1 Knox Remote Power Box Required. All electric vehicle charging system
locations shall have a Knox Remote Power Box (KRPB) to allow the Fire
Department to remotely operate a shunt trip breaker to safely disconnect power to
the charging station(s) compliant with all of the following:
(1) The KRPB shall be located within 50 feet of, but not less than 30 feet
from Charging station(s).
(2) The location of the KRPB shall be at a point that allows the operator
to be in -line -of -sight to the incident.
(3) The KRPB shall be protected from physical damage including but not
limited to motor vehicle impact.
(4) The height of the KRPB shall be no less than 42" but not more than
48" measured vertically from grade.
(5) A sign shall be placed adjacent to or on the structure supporting the
KRPB stating "FIRE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY" with minimum 2"
lettering.
Exception: Group R-3 buildings and their accessory structures on the same
lot.
695.6 (A) Supply Conductors.
(1) Services and On -Site Power Production Facilities.
Service conductors and conductors supplied by on -site power production facilities
shall be physically routed outside a buildinq(s) and shall be installed as service -
entrance conductors in accordance with 230.6, 230.9, and Parts III and IV of Article
230. Where supply conductors cannot be physically routed outside of buildinqs,
the conductors shall be permitted to be routed throuq_ h the building_ (s) where
installed in accordance with 230.60) or (2).
Ordinance No. 2023-081 31
Article 710.15 A; Change the following to read as follows:
710.15 General
710.15(A) Supply Output.
Power supply to premises wiring systems fed by stand-alone or isolated microgrid
power sources shall have adequate capacity to meet the calculated load in
accordance with Article 220.
ARTICLE V. - RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sec. 7-140 — Adoption.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for
the construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy,
location and maintenance of buildings and structures, that a certain code known
as the International Residential Code, particularly the 2021 Edition thereof,
{remainder of section unchanged}
Sec. 7-142. - Amendments
Section R101.1; [NAME OF JURISDICTION] changed to "City of Grapevine,
TX"
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. When 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. Where the enforcement of a provision of this code would violate the
conditions of the listing of appliances or equipment, the conditions of the listing
and the manufacturer's installation instructions shall apply.
Section R103 and R103.1 amend to insert the Department Name:
Ordinance No. 2023-081 32
R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building Services Department is
hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building
Official.
Section R104.10.1 Flood Hazard areas; delete this section.
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit; under sub -title entitled "Building" add
text to items 1,5, and 8 and delete item 2 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) require permits but are exempt from
fees. Such structures must comply with all provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance.
2. {Deleted)
3.4. {Remain Unchanged)
5. Sidewalks and driveways; however, all applicable provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance must be met relative to required materials,
maximum coverage, and required landscape areas.
7. {Remain Unchanged)
8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one -
and two-family dwellings; however, such structures must comply with
all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
9.-10. {Remain Unchanged)
[Remainder of section unchanged]
Section R105.3.1.1 & R106.1.4; delete these sections.
Section R108 Fees, is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Section R108 Schedule of Permit Fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas,
mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each
permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with Table 1A, Building Permit Fees
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and Table 108A Mechanical, Electrical and
Plumbing Permit Fees attached hereto as Exhibit "C" and incorporated herein by
reference.
Ordinance No. 2023-081 33
TABLE NO. 1-A
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
PERMIT FFFS OR ALL BUILDING PERMITS EXCEPT FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLNGS
TOTAL VALUATION
FEE
$1.00 to $500.00
$50.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$50.00 for the first $500.00 plus $4.00 for each additional $100.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to
$75.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $16.00 for each additional $1,000.00,
$25.000.00
or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to
$500.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $13.50 for each additional
$50,000.00
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to
$750.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $8.25 for each additional
$100,000.00
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to
$1,250.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $6.25 for each additional
$500,000.00
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to
$4,000.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.50 for each additional
$1,000,000.00
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and
$7,500.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $5.00 for each additional
u
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof
BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS
NEW
ADDITIONS
ALTERATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
R3 RESIDENTIAL
DWELLINGS
$ .55 / Square
$ 1.00 / Square Foot
$ 1.00 / Square Foot
Foot
TOTAL AREA of
of ALTERATION AREA
(Detached one and
TOTAL AREA
ADDITION
two family
UNDER ROOF
dwellings,
townhomes not
more than 3-stores
in height with a
separate means of
egress)
R2 RESIDENTIAL
$ .30 / Square
$ 1.00 / Square Foot
$ 1.00 / Square Foot
DWELLINGS
Foot
TOTAL AREA of
of ALTERATION AREA
TOTAL AREA
ADDITION
UNDER ROOF
Ordinance No. 2023-081 34
(Apartments,
condominiums,
three and four family
dwellings, etc)
SIMPLE
ALTERATION
PERMITS
Projects in which FLAT FEE $150.00
square footage does
not apply as
determined by the
Building Official.
(Window
replacement,
foundation repair,
siding replacement,
etc)
UNENCLOSED
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES:
1. Certificate of
Occupancy................................................................................................... $
50.00
2. Inspections outside of normal business hours .................. $50.00 per hour* (minimum
charge- two hours)
3. Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Section
108.5 ................................................. $50.00
4. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated .... $50.00 per hour* (minimum
charge- one-half hour)
5. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
plans .................... $50.00 per hour*
6. For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or
both ..........................actual costs'
7. Foundation only permits or any partial permit ................ 10% of building permit fee in
addition to building permit fee
8. Plan review fee (not applicable to Group R-3 private residences) ................ 65% of
building permit fee in addition to building permit fee
9. Building permit fees for the Grapevine- Colleyville Independent School
District ............... 25% of the fees established in Table No. 1 -A- Building Permit Fees
10. Project valuation to be determined by the regional construction valuation table,
adopted by the city, or the contract valuation whichever is greater.
Permit valuations shall include all work required for a completed project, including
profit, but need not include the value or cost of the land. Other methods for determining
Ordinance No. 2023-081 35
the project valuations for unique or unusual projects may be approved by the Building
Official.
11. Public Works Antenna or Equipment Installation Charge on City Owned Water
Towers Only ......... $350.00
*Or the total hourly cost of the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall
include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the
employees involved.
** Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
LOT DRAINAGE FEES
Single Family & Duplex
Swimming Pools
All remaining classifications
Full Acre Cost
Portion Other than Full Acre
$150.00
$150.00
$350.00 Per Acre
$350.00 x Percentage of Full
Ordinance No. 2023-081 36
EXHIBIT "C"
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FUEL GAS
PERMIT FEES
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY
BUILDING AREA
PERMIT FEES
AMOUNT DUE
(SO FT)
EACH TRADE
1. R-3
1- 749
$ 33.25
SINGLE FAMILY, DUPLEX
750- 1,199
$ 49.88
TOWNHOUSE,
NEW CONSTRUCTION &
1,200- 1,500
1,501 - 1,750
$ 63.18
$ 76.48
ADDITIONS (PER UNIT)
1,751 - 2,000
2,001 - 2,250
$ 83.13
$ 89.78
TOTAL SQ.FOOT UNDER
ROOF
2,251 - 3,000
3,001 - 3,500
3,501 - 4,000
$ 96.43
$ 103.08
$ 109.73
$
4, 001 +
$ 120.37
EACH TRADE
11. A, E, I, R-1
1 - 500
$ 37.00
HOTELS, APARTMENTS,
501-100,000
$ 17.50+.035 PER
1
DRINKING/DINING,
100,001-500,000
$ 3,500.00+.03 SQUARE
EDUCATIONAL, ASSEMBLY,
500,001 +
$15,000.00+.02 FOOT
$
INSTITUTIONAL
EACH TRADE
Ill. B, F, H, M, S, U
1- 500
$ 37.00
OFFICE, RETAIL, WHOLESALE,
501 - 50,000
$ 32.00+.01 PER
GARAGES, FACTORIES,
50,001- 100,000
$ 182.00+.007 SQUARE
WORKSHOPS, SERVICE
100,001+
$ 582.00+.003 FOOT
$
STATIONS WAREHOUSE
CONTRACT
EACH TRADE
IV. ANY OCCUPANCY GROUP,
VALUATION OF
WORK
ALTERATIONS, FINISH -OUTS,
SHELL COMPLETIONS
0- 500
$ 37.00
501- 1,500
$ 45.00
CONTRACT VALUATION OF WORK:
1,501- 3,000
$ 57.00
3,001- 5,000
$ 72.00
5,001- 50,000
$ 27.O+.009
50,001. 100,000
$ 127.00+.007 PER
$
100,001- 500,000
500,000+
$ 327.00+ .005 DOLLAR
$1,327.00+.003 TVALUATION
$
V. MISCELLANEOUS
EACH TRADE
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
$ 37.00
MOBILE HOME SERVICE
$ 37.00
TEMPORARY POLE SERVICE
$ 37.00
SWIMMING POOLS
$ 37.00
SIGN ELECTRIC
$ 37.00
$
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
• INSPECTIONS OUTSIDE NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS (2HR MINIMUM) ............................ ................... $42.00/HOUR'
• REINSPECTION FEES.................................................................................................................. $42.00
• PERMITS FOR WHICH NO FEE IS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED........................................................... $37.00
• INSPECTIONS FOR WHICH NO FEE IS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED (1/2 HOUR MINIMUM)......................$42.00/HOUR
• ADDITIONAL PLAN REVIEW REQUIRED BY CHANGES, ADDITIONS, OR REVISIONS TO
APPROVEDPLANS ................. ......................... ............................................................... .............. $42.00/HOUR
• BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR THE GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SHALL BE 25% OF THE FEES ESTABLISHED IN THIS TABLE
• FOR USE OF OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS FOR PLAN CHECKING AND INSPECTIONS, OR BOTH......... ACTUAL COSTS"
'OR THE TOTAL HOURLY COST TO THE JURISDICTION WHICHEVER IS GREATER.
-ACTUAL COSTS INCLUDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND OVERHEAD COSTS.
Ordinance No. 2023-081 37
Except for residential dwellings, all other building permits shall be determined by
the building valuation data table attached hereto as Exhibit "B", Building Valuation
Data or the contract valuation wherever is greater.
Section R110 (R110.1 through R110.5); delete the section.
Section R202; change definition of "Townhouse Unit" to read as follows:
TOWNHOUSE UNIT. A single-family dwelling unit separated by property lines in
a townhouse that extends from foundation to roof and that has a yard or public way
on not less than two sides.
Section R202; add definition of "Conditioned space" and "Appliance,
Unvented" to read as follows:
CONDITIONED SPACE. Conditioned Space. An area, room, or space that is
enclosed within the building thermal envelope and is directly or indirectly heated
or cooled. Spaces are indirectly heated or cooled where they communicate through
openings with conditioned spaces, where they are separated from condition
spaces by uninsulated walls, floor or ceilings, or where they contain insulated
ducts, piping or other sources of heating or cooling. Additionally, the attic space
shall be provided with active or passive heating systems capable of maintaining
an indoor temperature of not less than 55 degrees F at a point 3 feet above the
floor.
APPLIANCE, UNVENTED. An appliance designed or installed in such a manner
that the products of combustion are not conveyed by a vent or chimney directly to
the outside atmosphere. Such appliances are hereby prohibited by this code.
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Section R302.1; Delete exceptions 3 and 4
Exceptions 1, 2, and 5 remain unchanged
Section R302.3; add text as follows:
Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through the
structure shall be separated as required for townhouses.
Section R302.2.6; delete exception #6:
Exceptions 1-5 remain unchanged.
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
Ordinance No. 2023-081 39
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.
Section R302.7; change to read as follows:
R302.7 Under -stair protection. Enclosed space under stairs that is accessed by a
door or access panel shall have walls, under -stair surface and any soffits protected
on the enclosed side with 5/8" Type X gypsum board.
Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems is deleted and replaced with
the following:
R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
R313.1 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems. Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall
be regulated by the Fire Code as adopted by the city.
Section R322 Flood Resistant Construction; deleted section.
Section 327.1 is amended as follows:
Section 327.1 General. The design and construction of pools and spas shall
comply with the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted and
amended by the State of Texas.
Section 329 is amended as follows:
329.1 General. Stationary generators shall be listed and labeled in accordance
with UL 2200 and shall comply with this section and the Electric Code and
ordinance adopted by the city. The connection to the premise wiring system shall
be by an approved method using listed materials. Generators installed for
continuous use in non -emergency conditions are prohibited.
Section R401.2; amended by adding a new sentence following the existing
paragraph to read as follows:
Section R401.2. Requirements. {existing text unchanged) .... with accepted
engineering practice. For all dwelling units, any foundation or any size addition to
an existing foundation regulated by this code shall be designed, signed and sealed
by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Texas.
Exception: Buildings accessory to an R-3 occupancy not used as dwellings.
Ordinance No. 2023-081 40
Section R602.6.1; 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 5 inches
(127 mm) wide shall be fastened across and 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 '/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}
(Amendment to 2015 IRC carried forward to 2018 IRC.)
Figure R602.6.1; delete the figure and insert the following figure:
1 AND S RL WIDE
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TOP
(Amendment to 2018 IRC carried forward to 2021 IRC also provides additional
assurance of maintaining the integrity of the framing by spreading the nailing
pattern.)
Add section R703.8.4.1.2 Veneer Ties for Wall Studs; to read as follows:
R703.8.4.1.2 Veneer Ties for Wall Studs. In stud framed exterior walls, all ties may be
anchored to studs as follows:
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 (381 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.
Ordinance No. 2023-081 41
Section R902.1; amend and add exception No. 5 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.
{remainder unchanged}
Exceptions:
1. {text unchanged}
2. {text unchanged}
3. {text unchanged}
4. {text unchanged}
5. 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 120 square feet.
Chapter 11 [RE] — Energy Efficiency is deleted in its entirety; Reference the
IECC for energy code provisions as adopted by the State of Texas.
Section M1305.1.2; change to read as follows:
M1305.1.2 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances 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 large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. 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.
Exceptions: [remaining text unchanged]
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. Water heaters shall not be
installed in unconditioned attic spaces unless listed for installation outdoors.
Ordinance No. 2023-081 42
Section G2415.2 CSST; 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:
"WARNING: 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure - Do Not Remove"
Section G2415.12 and G2415.12.1; change to read as follows:
G2415.12 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of 18 inches (457 mm) below grade.
G2415.12.1 Individual Outdoor Appliances; Deleted in its entirety.
Section G2417.1; change to read as follows:
G2417.1 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 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.
Section G2417.4.1; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be no less than 3
psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the code official, the piping and valves
may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury,
measured with a manometer or slope gauge. For tests requiring a pressure of 3
psig, diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and
Ordinance No. 2023-081 43
one half inches (3'/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 '/2"), 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.
Diaphragm gauges used for testing must display a current calibration and be in
good working condition. The appropriate test must be applied to the diaphragm
gauge used for testing.
Section G2417.4.2; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.2 Test duration. The test duration shall be held for a length of time
satisfactory to the Building Official, but in no case for 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 Building Official, but in no case for less than thirty
(30) minutes.
Section G2420.1; 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; change to read as follows:
G2420.5.1 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.
Ordinance No. 2023-081 44
Section G2421.1; add text and Exception to read as follows:
G2421.1 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
M 1305.
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 Prohibited locations and penetrations; delete Exception
1 and Exception 4:
Section G2445 Unvented Room Heaters is deleted and replaced with the
following:
G2445 Unvented Room Heaters.
G2445.1 General. Unvented room heaters, and any other unvented heating
appliance or fireplace are strictly prohibited by this code where installed indoors
regardless of manufacturers listing.
Section G2448.1.1; change to read as follows:
G2448.1.1 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. Water heaters shall not be installed in unconditioned
attic spaces unless listed for installation outdoors.
Section P2603; add to read as follows:
P2603.3 Protection against corrosion. Metallic piping, except for cast iron, ductile
iron and galvanized steel, shall not be placed in direct contact with steel framing
members, concrete or cinder walls and floors or other masonry. Metallic piping
shall not be placed in direct contact with corrosive soil. Where sheathing is used
to prevent direct contact, the sheathing shall have a thickness of not less than
0.008 inch (8 mil) (0.203 mm) and the sheathing shall be made of approved
material plastic. Where sheathing protects piping that penetrates concrete or
masonry walls or floors, the sheathing shall be installed in a manner that allows
movement of the piping within the sheathing.
Section P2603.5.1 Sewer Depth; change to read as follows:
P2603.5.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal
systems shall be a minimum of 12 inches (mm) below finished grade at the point
Ordinance No. 2023-081 45
of septic tank connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304
mm) below grade.
Section P2604; add to read as follows:
P2604.2.1 Plastic sewer and DWV piping installation. Plastic sewer and DWV
piping installed underground shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions. Trench width shall be controlled to not
exceed the outside the pipe diameter plus 16 inches or in a trench which has a
controlled width equal to the nominal diameter of the piping multiplied by 1.25 plus
12 inches. The piping shall be bedded in 4 inches of granular fill and then backfilled
compacting the side fill in 6-inch layers on each side of the piping. The compaction
shall be to minimum of 85 percent standard proctor density and extend to a
minimum of 6 inches above the top of the pipe.
Section P2804.6.1; change to read as follows:
P2804.6.1 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a
pressure relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
{unchanged}
2. {unchanged}
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and
shall discharge full size to the air gap. Flexible connectors are
prohibited.
4. {unchanged}
5. Discharge to an approved location or to the outdoors.
{remainder unchanged}
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 P2904; delete in entirety and replace with the following:
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Section P2904 Dwelling Unit Fire Sprinkler Systems
P2904.1 General. The design and installation of residential automatic fire
sprinklers shall conform to the fire code adopted by the city and be approved by
the fire code official.
Section P2906.22; add Section as follows:
P2096.22 Prohibited joints and connections. The following types of joints and
connections shall be prohibited:
Cement or concrete joints.
2. Joints made with fittings not approved for the specific installation.
3. Solvent -cement joints between different types of plastic pipe.
4. {unchanged}
5. Joints in copper or copper -alloy pipe or tubing where underground
beneath buildings shall only be made using wrought copper or
copper -alloy fittings with brazed joints.
Section P3003.9; change to read as follows:
P3003.9.2 Solvent cementing. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from
moisture. A purple primer that conforms to ASTM F 656 shall be applied. Solvent
cement not purple in color and conforming to ASTM D 2564, CSA B137.3, CSA
13181.2 or CSA 13182.1 shall be applied to all joint surfaces. The joint shall be made
while the cement is wet and shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2855. Solvent
cement joints shall be permitted above or below ground.
Section P3111 Combination waste and vent systems; delete this section in
its entirety.
Section P3112.2 Vent Connection; 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
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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 drain -board 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.
Chapters 34-43 are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
Chapter 34 Electrical Requirements
Section 3401 General
Section 3401.1 Electrical installations shall comply with all applicable provisions of
the Electric Code and ordinance adopted by the city.
EXHIBITS A-L {these exhibits are hereby deleted in their entirety}
ARTICLE VI. - MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 7-150. Code Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by the City of Grapevine, Texas, for the purpose of
providing minimum standards to safeguard life, limb, health, property and public
welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality
of materials, location, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilation, cooling,
refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other miscellaneous heat -producing
appliances, the 2021 International Mechanical Code [remainder of section
unchanged)
Section 7-151. — Amendments.
Section 101.1 [Name of Jurisdiction] changed to "City of Grapevine, TX"
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 adopted amendments. Any reference to NFPA 70
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shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. Where the enforcement of a provision
of this code would violate the conditions of the listing of appliances or equipment,
the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's installation instructions shall
apply.
Section 202; add definition of "Conditioned space" and "Appliance,
Unvented" to read as follows:
CONDITIONED SPACE. An area, room, or space that is enclosed within the
building thermal envelope and is directly or indirectly heated or cooled. Spaces are
indirectly heated or cooled where they communicate through openings with
conditioned spaces, where they are separated from condition spaces by
uninsulated walls, floor or ceilings, or where they contain insulated ducts, piping or
other sources of heating or cooling. Additionally, the attic space shall be provided
with active or passive heating systems capable of maintaining an indoor
temperature of not less than 55 degrees F at a point 3 feet above the floor.
APPLIANCE, UNVENTED. An appliance designed or installed in such a manner
that the products of combustion are not conveyed by a vent or chimney directly to
the outside atmosphere. Such appliances are hereby prohibited by this code.
Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances 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 large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. 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.
Exceptions: [remaining text 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 interior or exterior means of access shall be
provided. Exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 12
feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the
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equipment and appliances' level service space. Such access shall ... {bulk of
section to read the same} ... on roofs having a slope greater than four units vertical
in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope).... {remainder of text unchanged}.
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 three units vertical in
12 units horizontal (25-percent slope) or greater 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 ... {remainder of text unchanged}.
Section 501.3; add an exception to read as follows:
501.3 Exhaust Discharge. The air removed by every mechanical exhaust system
shall be discharged outdoors at a point where it will not cause a public nuisance
and not less than the distances specified in Section 501.3.1. 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, crawl space, or be
directed onto walkways.
Exceptions:
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. Where installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and where mechanical or natural ventilation is otherwise provided in
accordance with Chapter 4, listed and labeled domestic ductless
range hoods shall not be required to discharge to the outdoors.
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4. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop
area when infiltration of outside air is present.
ARTICLE Vill. PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 7-171. Plumbing code adopted
(a) There is hereby adopted by the City of Grapevine, Texas, the 2021
International Plumbing Code {remainder of section unchanged}
Sec. 7-177. Amendements.
[The plumbing code adopted herein is amended as follows:]
Section 101.1[Name of Jurisdiction] changed to "City of Grapevine, TX"
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 15 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 adopted amendments. Any
reference to NFPA 70 shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. Where the
enforcement of a provision of this code would violate the conditions of the listing
of appliances or equipment, the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's
installation instructions shall apply.
Section 202; add definition of "Conditioned space" to read as follows:
Conditioned Space. An area, room, or space that is enclosed within the building
thermal envelope and is directly or indirectly heated or cooled. Spaces are
indirectly heated or cooled where they communicate through openings with
conditioned spaces, where they are separated from condition spaces by
uninsulated walls, floor or ceilings, or where they contain insulated ducts, piping or
other sources of heating or cooling. Additionally, the attic space shall be provided
with active or passive heating systems capable of maintaining an indoor
temperature of not less than 55 degrees F at a point 3 feet above the floor.
Section 301.6.1; add section to read as follows:
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301.6.1 Access required. All mechanical, flare, compression, and push -fit joints
shall be provided with access or installed in an approved location.
Section 305.4.1; change to read as follows:
305.4.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be installed not less than 12 inches
(304 mm) below grade.
Section 306.2.4; added to read as follows:
306.2.4 Plastic sewer and DWV piping installation. Plastic sewer and DWV piping
installed underground shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Trench width shall be controlled to not exceed the outside
the pipe diameter plus 16 inches or in a trench which has a controlled width equal
to the nominal diameter of the diameter of the piping multiplied by 1.25 plus 12
inches. The piping shall be bedded in 4 inches of granular fill and then backfilled
compacting the side fill in 6-inch layers on each side of the piping. The compaction
shall be to minimum of 85 percent standard proctor density and extend to a
minimum of 6 inches above the top of the pipe.
Table 403.1; add footnote "g" to read as follows:
g. Drinking fountains are not required in Group M occupancies with an
occupant load of 50 or less, Group B occupancies with an occupant load of
25 or less, and for dining and/or drinking establishments.
Section 413.4; change to read as follows:
413.4 Required location for floor drains; Floor drains shall be installed in the
following areas:
1. In public laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple family
dwellings, the rooms containing automatic clothes washers shall be
provided with floor drains located to readily drain the entire floor area. 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.
3. Public restrooms.
Section 502.3; change to read as follows:
502.3 Water heaters installed in attics. [Bulk of section unchanged] ...... to allow
removal of the water heater. Water heaters shall not be installed in unconditioned
attic spaces unless listed for installation outdoors.
Section 504.6.; change to read as follows:
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504.6 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a pressure
relief valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
1. {unchanged}
2. {unchanged}
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and
shall discharge full size to the air gap. Flexible connectors are
prohibited.
4. {unchanged}
5. Discharge to an approved location or to the outdoors.
{remainder unchanged}
Section 605.9; add item 5. to read as follows:
605.9 Prohibited joints and connections
connections shall be prohibited:
1. {unchanged}
2. {unchanged}
3. {unchanged}
4. {unchanged}
The following types of joints and
5. Joints in copper or copper -alloy pipe or tubing where underground
beneath buildings shall only be made using wrought copper or
copper -alloy fittings with brazed joints.
Section 608.17.5; change to read as follows:
608.17.5 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 principal 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 principal backflow preventer.
Section 703.6; Delete this section in its entirety.
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Section 704.5; added to read as follows:
704.5 Single stack fittings. Single stack fittings with internal baffle, PVC schedule
40 or cast-iron single stack shall be designed by a registered engineer and comply
to a national recognized standard.
Section 712.4.3; add Section 712.4.3.1 to read as follows:
712.4.3.1 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.
Section 713, 713.1; change to read as follows:
ENGINEERED DRAINAGE DESIGN
713.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing, design and layout of the drainage
system shall be designed by a registered engineer using approved design
methods.
Section 903.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.1.1 Roof extension unprotected. Open vent pipes that extend through a roof
shall terminate not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the roof.
Section 1106.1; change to read as follows:
1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm
drains, building storm sewers and any horizontal branches of such drains or
sewers shall be based on a rainfall intensity of six (6) inches per hour.
Section 1109; change to read as follows:
1109.1 General. Combined sanitary and storm water sewer systems are expressly
prohibited by this code.
Section 1301.1; Change to read as follows:
Section 1301.1 General. The provisions of Chapter 13 shall govern the materials,
design, construction and installation and installation of approved systems for the
collection, storage, treatment and distribution of nonpotable water. For approved
nonpotable rainwater systems, the provisions of CSA B805/ICC805 shall be an
alternative for regulating the materials, design, construction and installation of
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systems for rainwater collection, storage, treatment and distribution of nonpotable
water. These systems shall only be installed where approved by the Building
Official, in accordance with Texas Commission of Environmental Quality standards
and in compliance with state laws, rules and ordinances applicable in the City of
Grapevine.
Section 1401.1; Change to read as follows:
Section 1401.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the materials,
design, construction and installation and installation of approved subsurface
graywater soil absorption (SGSA) systems connected to nonpotable water from
on -site water reuse systems. SGSA systems shall only be installed where
approved by the county of record and the Building Official. Systems shall be
designed in accordance with Texas Commission of Environmental Quality
standards and in compliance with state law.
ARTICLE IX. - INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
Sec. 7-181 Fuel Gas Code adopted
(a) There is hereby adopted by the City of Grapevine, Texas, the 2021
International Fuel Gas Code {remainder of section unchanged}
Sec. 7-185 Amendments.
[The fuel gas code adopted herein is amended as follows:]
Section 101.1[Name of Jurisdiction] changed to "City of Grapevine, TX"
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 National Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted. Where the
enforcement of a provision of this code would violate the conditions of the listing
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of appliances or equipment, the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's
installation instructions shall apply.
Section 202; revise definition of "Appliance, Unvented" to read as follows:
APPLIANCE, UNVENTED. An appliance designed or installed in such a manner
that the products of combustion are not conveyed by a vent or chimney directly to
the outside atmosphere. Such appliances are hereby prohibited by this code.
Section 202; add definition of "Conditioned space" to read as follows:
Conditioned Space. An area, room, or space that is enclosed within the building
thermal envelope and is directly or indirectly heated or cooled. Spaces are
indirectly heated or cooled where they communicate through openings with
conditioned spaces, where they are separated from condition spaces by
uninsulated walls, floor or ceilings, or where they contain insulated ducts, piping or
other sources of heating or cooling. Additionally, the conditioned attic space within
the building thermal envelope shall be provided with active or passive heating
systems capable of maintaining an indoor temperature of not less than 55 degrees
F at a point 3 feet above the floor.
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 interior or exterior means of access shall be
provided. Exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 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 four units vertical
in 12 units horizontal (33-percent slope).... {remainder of text unchanged}
Section 306.5.1; change to read as follows:
[M] 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 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
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- 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 401.5; 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:
"WARNING: 1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure - Do Not Remove"
Section 404.12; change to read as follows:
404.12 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of 18 inches below grade.
404.12.1 Delete in its entirety.
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. Spring type gauges do not meet the requirement of a calibrated gauge.
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 3 psi
(20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official, the piping and valves may
be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured
with a manometer or slope gauge, For tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig,
diaphragm gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one
half inches (3 Y2"), a set hand, 1/10 pound incrementation and pressure range not
to exceed 15 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 Y2"), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound
incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 50 psi. For welded piping, and
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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.
Diaphragm gauges used for testing must display a current calibration and be in
good working condition. The appropriate test must be applied to the diaphragm
gauge used for testing.
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 411.1.3.3: Prohibited locations and penetrations; delete Exception 1
and Exception 4:
Section 621 Unvented Room Heaters: is deleted and replaced with the
following:
621 Unvented Room Heaters.
G2445.1 General. Unvented room heaters, and any other unvented heating
appliance or fireplace are strictly prohibited by this code where installed indoors
regardless of manufacturers listing.
ARTICLE XI. - SWIMMING POOLS
Sec 7-207. Definitions.
For the purpose of this article, "swimming pool" shall mean all permanent
structures or excavations which contain or may contain a body of water over 24
inches in depth, which is used for recreation bathing or swimming purposes.
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Private Swimming Pool, Spa, or Hot Tub: A swimming pool, spa, or hot tub located
on the premises of a single-family or duplex residence, under the control of the
owner or tenant, the use of which is limited to members of the household and
invited guests.
Public Swimming Pool, Spa, or Hot Tub: Any swimming pool, spa, or hot tub not
classified as a public swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
Sec 7-208. Adoption of State Regulations
The City of Grapevine hereby adopts by reference the most current International
Swimming Pool and Spa Code as adopted by the State of Texas.
Sec 7-209. Public Swimming Pools; Regulation
The regulation of public swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs shall be as defined in
Chapter 12 of this code.
Section 7-210. Permit Fees; Contractor Registration
Permit fees for swimming pools shall be as required for building permits as
described elsewhere in this code. Plumbing and electrical permit fees shall be
required in addition to the building permit fee. Contractors shall be registered and
regulated as general contractors as described elsewhere in this code.
Section 7-211-7-220, Reserved.
Section 9. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not
to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense and a separate offense
shall be deemed committed each day during or on which an offense occurs or continues.
Section 10. All ordinances or any parts thereof in conflict with the terms of this
ordinance shall be and hereby are deemed repealed and of no force or effect.
Section 11. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phase of this
ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 12. That the effective date of this rate adjustment will be January 1, 2024.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 21 st day of November, 2023.
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
GRAP,ple
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Matthew t.6. Boyle
City Attorney
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