HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2016-086 ORDINANCE NO. 2016-086
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 11, FIRE PROTECTION AND
PREVENTION, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE
2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AS PUBLISHED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL; PROVIDING
AMENDMENTS TO SAME; REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES; 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 fire
protection and prevention issues through Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances, 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, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
Ordinance/Resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this ordinance to be in the best
interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated hereinabove are found to be true and correct and
are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That Chapter 11, Fire Protection and Prevention, Article III, Fire Code,
Section 11-40, 11-44, 11-45, 11-46, Code Adopted; Amendments, of the City of
Grapevine Code of Ordinances, is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new section shall
be added to read as follows:
"Section 11-40. Code Adopted; Amendments:
(a) The City of Grapevine hereby adopts the 2015 Edition of the International Fire Code,
including Appendix D, E. F, and G, 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 fully as if set out at length herein.
One (1) copy of the 2015 Edition of the International Fire 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.
(b) Fire Code - Amendments
CHAPTER 1
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
Amend Section 101.1 Title to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Grapevine Fire Code, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY
Amend Section 102.1 Construction and design provisions no. 3 to read as follows:
3. Existing structures, facilities and conditions when required in Chapter 11 or in
specific sections of this code.
Amend Section 102.4 Application of Building Code to read as follows:
102.4 Application of Building Code. The design and construction of new structures
shall comply with this code, and other codes and ordinances adopted by the City.
Repairs, alterations and additions to existing structures shall comply with the codes
and ordinances adopted by the City of Grapevine.
Amend Section 102.6 Historic buildings to read as follows:
102.6 Historic buildings. The construction, alteration, repair, enlargement,
restoration, relocation or movement of existing buildings or structures that are
designated as historic buildings when such buildings or structures do not constitute a
distinct hazard to life or property shall be in accordance with the provisions of the
Building Code adopted by the City. (Remainder is unchanged.)
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Amend Section 102.7 Referenced codes and standards by adding the following
sentences to read:
102.7 Referenced codes and standards. ...Whenever amendments have been
adopted to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and
standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to
NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted by the
City of Grapevine.
SECTION 103
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION
Amend Section 103.1 General to read as follows:
103.1. General. The fire prevention division is established within the jurisdiction under
the direction of the FIRE CHIEF. The function of the division shall be the
implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
SECTION 105
PERMITS
Amend Section 105.6.32 Open burning to read as follows:
105.6.32 Open burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or
maintaining of an open fire, recreational fire, or a fire on any public street, alley, road,
or other public or private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be
adhered to.
Exceptions:
1. RECREATIONAL FIRES in approved overnight campgrounds or parks that are
kindled in approved fire rings.
2. Cooking fires in approved cooking appliances, such as but not limited to, bar-b-que
grills, propane fired portable cook tops, hibachis, etc. Such cooking fires shall be
located in an approved location.
3. RECREATIONAL FIRES in approved portable or permanent outdoor fireplaces or
fire pits.
Amend by adding Section 105.8 Required specia/permits to read as follows:
105.8.1 Cooking inside an assembly occupancy, exhibit hall, ballroom, or
foyer/pre-function area. An operational permit is required to fry, deep fry, bake, grill,
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or otherwise cause to be cooked any food substance by an exhibitor inside an exhibit
hall, ballroom, or foyer/pre-function area of an assembly occupancy.
105.8.2 Security Gates. A construction permit is required to install or modify a
security gate or gates across any fire apparatus access road and shall comply with
Section 503.6 of this code.
SECTION 108
BOARD OF APPEALS
Amend Section 108.1 Board of Appea/s established to read as follows:
108.1 Board of Appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the Fire Code Official relative to the application
and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals.
The board of appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at
its pleasure. The Fire Code Official shall be an ex officio member of said board but
shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of
procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in
writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Fire Code Official. This board shall
consist of inembers and follow the procedures as prescribed in this section. This board
shall be known as the Building Board of Appeals as referenced in 7.3 and 7.4 of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
Amend Section 108.2 Limitations on authority to read as follows:
108.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim
that the intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent method of
protection or safety is proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive
requirements of this code, nor make interpretations on the administrative provisions
of this code.
SECTION 109
VIOLATIONS
Amend Section 109.4 Vio/ation pena/ties to read as follows:
109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall
fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter,
repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of
the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction in the Municipal Court, shall
be subject to a fine not to exceed two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars for each offense,
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and each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense.
SECTION 111
STOP WORK ORDER
Amend Section 111.4 Failure to comp/y to read as follows:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been
served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform
to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not more than two
thousand ($2,000.00) dollars.
SECTION 113
FEES
Amend Section 113 Fees amend to read by adding the following sentence:
113.1 Fees. Inspections, Standby/Fire Watch activities shall be assessed fees as
identified in the Schedule of Fees in Table 113.1A.
Amend Section 113.2 Reinspection fee to read as follows:
Section 113.2 Reinspection fee. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each
inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is
not complete or when corrections called for are not made.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a
job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling
the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or
reinspection. Reinspection fees may be assessed for failure to provide access on the
date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the
approval of the Fire Code Official. To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file a
reinspection request in writing and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table
113.1A or as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction. In instances
where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will
be performed until the required fees have been paid.
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Schedule of Fees
(Table 113.1A)
1. Inspections outside of normal business $45.00 per hour* (minimum charge —
hours two hours)
2. Reinspection fees assessed under $45.00 per hour* (minimum charge —finro
provisions of Section 113.6 hours)
3. For use of outside consultants for plan actual costs**
checking and inspections, or both.
4. FD Fire Watch/Standby— Person only, No $45.00 per hour* (minimum charge —two
Equipment hours)
5. FD Fire Watch/Standby— Personnel with Contract Agreement must be in place
Equipment or as approved by the FIRE CHIEF
''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.
CHAPTER2
DEFINITIONS
Amend Section 202 Genera/Definitions to read as follows by adding:
(B) 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
Procedures involving sedation
Surgery centers
Colonic centers
Psychiatric centers
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ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories...remaining text is unchanged.
FIRE AREA. The aggregate floor area of a building, regardless of firewalls, fire barriers,
fire partitions, or demising walls. For the purpose of calculating fire sprinkler requirements
the total building will be considered one fire area.
FIRE CHIEF. The chief officer of the fire department serving the jurisdiction is the
authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the code.
FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The FIRE CHIEF, or other designated authority charged with the
administration and enforcement of the code or a duly authorized representative.
FLOOR AREA. The aggregate floor area under roof or when no walls are present the
horizontal projection of the roof regardless of firewalls, fire barriers, fire partitions, or
demising walls. For the purpose of calculating fire sprinkler requirements the total
building under roof will be considered one floor area.
FIREWATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic
surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals or Fire
Department standby personnel when required by the Fire Code Official, for the purposes
of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising
an alarm of fire and notifying the fire department.
FIRE ZONE. Any area designated by the fire code official for the purpose of gaining
access to fire protection equipment or connections.
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. ...add second paragraph to read as follows:
Any building classified as a group S Occupancy or Speculative Building exceeding
6,000 square feet that has a clear height in excess of 14 feet, making it possible to be
used for storage in excess of 12 feet, shall be considered to be high-piled storage.
When a specific product cannot be identified, a fire protection system and life safety
features shall be installed as for Class IV commodities, to the maximum pile height.
HIGH RISE. A building having floors used for human occupancy and/or storage located
more than 55 feet above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access, or four or
more stories in height whichever is more restrictive, and all hotel and motel occupancies
regardless of height.
LIGHT DUTY METAL CHAIN. A chain with the maximum diameter of inetal in the chain
links being one-quarter(1/4) inch, and does not mean high-test proof, coil chain and other
than tempered chain, regardless of size.
MAIN GATE. A security gate located on private property where more than one (1) security
gate exists. The owner shall designate in writing to the fire department the main_gate.
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OUTDOOR FIRE PIT. A place, structure or appliance that is designed and approved for
the burning of fuel gas or combustible material that does not have a flue, chimney or duct
and the combustion gases are emitted directly into the atmosphere.
PERMANENT OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. A fireplace designed and installed fixed to the
ground and to operate off of fuel gas or solid-fuel that may be constructed of steel,
concrete, clay or other noncombustible material. An outdoor fireplace may be open in
design, or may be equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or chimney
opening in the top.
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.
SECURITY GATE. As used herein, a security gate shall be any device located on private
property which prohibits access of motor vehicles. It includes, but is not limited to, a metal
or wood swing railing extended across a street, private drive or fire lane, which will only
be opened by a human operator situated on the premises or by remote control or both.
SELF SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property designed and used for the purpose
of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of storing and
removing personal property on a self-service basis.
STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel, approved by the Fire Code
Official. When utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Code Official.
Charges for utilization may be assessed as identified in the Fee Table 113.1A.
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 307
OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR
FIREPLACES
Amend Section 307.3 Extinguishment authority to read as follows:
307.3 Extinguishment authority. Where open burning creates or adds to a
hazardous, objectionable or offensive situation, or a required permit for open burning
has not been obtained, the FIRE CHIEF or their designee is authorized to order the
extinguishment of the open burning operation.
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Amend Section 307.4 Location to read as follows:
307.4 Location. The location for open burning, shall not be less than 300 feet (91
440 mm) from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from
spreading to within 300 feet (91 440 mm) of any structure.
Exceptions:
1. {Exceptions remain the same.}
Amend Section 307.4.1 Bonfires to read as follows:
307.4.1 Bonfires. Bonfires are prohibited in the City of Grapevine.
Explanation: This amendment is existinq and for obvious reasons, bon�res have a
larqe risk for injury and containinq fire brands and flvinq embers is challenQinQ. As
such, bonfires are prohibited.
Amend Section 307.4.2 Recreationa/fires to read as follows:
307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires are prohibited unless conducted in an
outdoor fireplace, fire pit or other approved device or appliance designed for such
� purpose and located at least 25 feet from a structure or combustible material.
Conditions which could spread a fire to within 25 feet (7620 mm) shall be eliminated
prior to ignition.
Exceptions:
2. PERMANENT OUTDOOR fire pits using fuel gas for recreational fires shall not be
installed within 10 feet of structures or combustible material.
3. Outdoor fireplaces shall be no less than 8 feet from a structure.
Amend Section 307.4 Location by adding Section 307.4.4 Trench burns to read as
follows:
307.4.4 Trench burns. Trench burns shall be conducted in air curtain trenches and
in accordance with Section 307.2.
SECTION 308
OPEN FLAMES
Amend Section 308.1.6.2 Portab/e, fue/ed open-f/ame devices. Exception no. 3 to
read as follows:
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Exceptions: Torches or flame-producing devices in accordance with Section 308.1.3.
SECTION 311
VACANT PREMISES
Amend Section 311.5 P/acards to read as follows:
311.5 Placards. The FIRE CHIEF or his designee is authorized to require marking of
any vacant or abandoned buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to
Section 110 of this code relating to structural or interior hazards, as required by
Section 311.5.1 through 311.5.5.
CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
SECTION 501
GENERAL
Amend Section 501.4 Timing of installation to read as follows:
501.4 Timing of installation. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply
for fire protection is required to be installed for any structure or development, they
shall be installed, tested, and approved prior to the time of which construction has
progressed beyond completion of the foundation of any structure.
Exception: When approved alternative methods of protection are provided.
SECTION 502
DEFINITIONS
Amend Section 502.1 Definitions to read as follows by adding:
502.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2.
LIGHT DUTY METAL CHAIN
MAI N GATE
OWNER
SECURITY GATE
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SECTION 503
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Amend Section 503.2.1 Dimensions to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width
of not less than 24 feet, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section
503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115
mm). Fire lanes located next to buildings with floors higher than 48 feet shall be
required to have an unobstructed fire lane width of no less than 35 feet and shall be
no farther than 35 feet from the base of the building.
Amend Section 503.2.3 Surface to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed as
required in Section 503.1.1 shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way
of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved
surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least
95,000 pounds (34 050 kg) so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.
Amend Section 503.2.7 Grade to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 7 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than 7 percent as approved by the FIRE CHIEF.
Amend Section 503.3 Marking to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. Fire lanes are required to be identified by approved striping or signs
and shall remain legible at all times to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction
thereof. If striping of the fire lane is not feasible, approved signs may be used in
accordance with this section. Where a curb is available, the striping shall be on the
vertical face of the curb.
1. Striping — Fire apparatus access roads (fire lanes) shall be marked by painted
lines of red paint, six inches in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The
words "FIRE LANE, NO PARKING, TOW AWAY ZONE" shall appear in four inch
white letters with a one inch stroke centered on the red stripe at no more than 25
foot intervals.
2. Signs — If signs are used, the signs shall read "FIRE LANE NO PARKING TOW
AWAY ZONE" and shall be 12 inches wide by 18 inches high. Signs shall be
painted on a white sign with red letters and a red border, using not less than 2
inch lettering. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and the
bottom of the sign shall be six feet six inches above finish grade. Signs shall be
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spaced no more than 50 feet apart. Signs may be installed on permanent
buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire Code Official.
Amend 503.6 Security gates to read as follows by adding:
503.6.1 Minimum requirements. Security gates and gates securing fire apparatus
access roads shall meet the following criteria:
1. The minimum gate width shall not be less than 24 feet.
2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by one
person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and
replace or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire
department personnel for emergency access by the means of a KNOX brand key
switch. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the fire code o�cial.
6. Electric gates may also be required to be equipped with a specialized automatic
opening system as specified by the fire code official.
7. A manual means of releasing an electric gate shall be made available. A separate
manual release box shall be installed on all electrical gates and secured with a
KNOX padlock on the exterior side of the gate.
8. Manual opening gates that are to be locked shall be equipped with a KNOX
padlock to allow emergency access by the fire department.
9. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire code
official.
503.6.2 Main Gates
1. Main gates shall be located at least thirty (30) feet back from the inside edge of
the sidewalk, or forty (40) feet from the edge of the public way.
2. All main gates shall be electrically operated with a manual disconnect in case of
power failure. The manual disconnect is to be placed in a weather tight box, with
a piano type hinge on one side and a KNOX BOX padlock and hasp on the other
side.
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3. All main gates shall open with the fire department KNOX key-operated switch.
The KNOX key-operated switch shall be provided and install by the owner. The
key-operated switch is to be located ten (10) feet from the gate, on the left side
of the approach, placed on a pedestal with the key switch facing the fire lane.
The key switch shall be no closer than four (4) feet six (6) inches or no farther
than five (5) feet six (6) inches from the ground.
4. When a security gate is installed with a median, the entry side of the gate shall
have a minimum opening and driving surface of twenty (20) feet.
SECTION 506
KEY BOXES
Amend Section 506.1 Where required to read as follows:
506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted
because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving
or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be
installed in an approved location. The key box shall be manufactured by the KNOX
Company and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code
official. The Fire Code Official is also authorized to require specialized automatic
opening systems as needed. The specialized systems shall be compatible with the
fire department.
SECTION 507
FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
Amend Section 507.4 Water supp/y test to read as follows by adding:
507.4 Water supply test ... The water supply test used for hydraulic calculation of
fire protection systems shall have been conducted within one year of the fire protection
system plan submittal.
Amend Section 507.5.1 Where required to read as follows:
507.5.1 Where required. The fire hydrants shall be installed at the location directed
by the city engineer or as directed by the Fire Code Official. Unless approved by the
city engineer and the Fire Code Official, fire hydrants shall have a maximum spacing
of 500 feet in residential areas and 300 feet in commercial or mercantile areas. They
shall be set truly vertical and securely braced with concrete blocks until self-standing,
and shall be surrounded with a minimum of seven cubic feet of washed gravel or
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stone. Installation details are to be shown on the plans.
Fire hydrants shall be installed according to the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
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Amend Section 507,5.4 Obstruction to read as follows:
507.5.4 Obstruction. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all
times. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials or objects
shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire
protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or
fire hydrants from being immediately discernible. The fire department shall not be
deterred or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or
fire hydrants.
SECTION 509
FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
AND ACCESS
Amend Section 509.1 Identification by adding Section 509.1.2 Sign requirements to
read as follows:
509.1.2 Sign requirements. Unless more stringent requirements apply, new lettering
for signs required by this section shall have a minimum height of two (2) inches when
located inside a building and four (4) inches when located outside, or as approved by
the Fire Code Official. The letters shall be of a color that contrasts with the
background.
CHAPTER 6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
SECTION 603
FUEL-FIRED APPLIANCES
Amend Section 603.3.2.1 Exception to read as follows:
603.3.2.1 Exception. The aggregate capacity limit shall be permitted to be increased
to 3,000 gallons (11,356L) in accordance with all requirements of Chapter 57. (Delete
remainder of Exception.)
Amend Section 603.3.2.2 Restricted use and connection to read as follows:
603.3.2.2 Restricted use and connection. Tanks installed in accordance with
Section 603.3.2 shall be used only to supply fuel oil to fuel-burning equipment installed
in accordance with Section 603.3.2.4. Connection befinreen tanks and equipment
supplied by such tanks shall be made using closed piping systems.
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CHAPTER 8
INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS
SECTION 807
DECORATIVE MATERIALS OTHER THAN DECORATIVE VEGETATION IN NEW
AND EXISTING BUILDINGS
Amend Section 807.5.2.2 Artwork in corridors by adding an exception to read as
follows:
Exception: Wall decorations of children's art work and teaching materials shall be
limited to single dimension wall hangings not to exceed 50 percent of the wall area if
the corridor is protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed according to
Section 903.3.1.1.
CHAPTER 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 901
GENERAL
Amend Section 901.2 Construction documents to read as follows by adding:
901.2 Construction documents... Approved plans shall be on site at all times during
construction, inspections and testing.
Amend Section 901.4.3 Fire areas to read as follows:
901.4.3 Fire areas. Fire areas are the aggregate floor area of a building regardless
of fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, or demising walls. For purposes of calculating
fire protection system requirements the total building will be considered one structure.
Add Section 901.6.3 Fa/se a/arms and nuisance a/arms to read as follows:
901.6.3 False alarms and nuisance alarms. False alarms and nuisance alarms shall
not be given, signaled, transmitted, caused or permitted to be given, signaled or
transmitted in any manner.
Amend Section 901.7 Systems out of service to read as follows:
901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of
service or in the event of an excessive number of activations, the fire department and
the FIRE CHIEF shall be notified immediately and, where required by the FIRE CHIEF,
the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be provided for
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all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection system has
been returned to service. (Remaining text is unchanged.)
SECTION 903
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Amend Section 903.2 Where required to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and
structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.
Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment,
batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped
throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section
907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building with a fire-resistance rating
of not less than 1 hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 706 of the
Intemational Building Code or not less than 2 hour horizontal assemblies constructed
in accordance with Section 711 of the Intemational Building Code, or both.
Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in all stories of buildings three
or more stories in height including Group R, Division 3, Private Dwelling Units.
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-1
occupancies where one of the following conditions exist:
1. The FLOOR AREA, regardless of fire rated separations, exceeds 6,000 square
feet;
2. The FLOOR AREA has an occupant load of 300 or more; ',
3. The FLOOR AREA is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge; or
4. The FLOOR AREA contains a multi-theater complex.
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2
occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The FLOOR AREA exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 M2);
2. The FLOOR AREA is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge; or
3. The FLOOR AREA has an occupant load of 100 or more.
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3
occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The FLOOR AREA, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations,
exceeds 6,000 square feet;
2. The FLOOR AREA has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
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3. The FLOOR AREA is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as swimming pool participant sports areas where
the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the
main entrance and exit.
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-4
occupancies where one of the following exists:
1. The FLOOR AREA, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations,
exceeds 6,000 square feet;
2. The FLOOR AREA has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
3. The FLOOR AREA is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as swimming pool participant sports areas where
the main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge of the
main entrance and exit.
903.2.2.3 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group B occupancy where one of the following exists:
1. The FLOOR AREA, including mezzanines, regardless of fire separation, exceeds
6,000 square feet; or
2. The Group B FLOOR AREA is located three or more stories above grade.
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E
occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E occupancies with a FLOOR AREA, including '
mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations, greater than 6,000 square feet
in area.
2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit
discharge.
903.2.4 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions
exists:
1. The FLOOR AREA, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations,
exceeds 6,000 square feet; or
2. The FLOOR AREA is located three or more stories above grade plane.
3. A Group F occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or
mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet.
903.2.4.1 Woodworking operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all Group F occupancy gross FLOOR AREAS that contain
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woodworking operations in excess of 2,500 square feet in area (232 m2) which
generate finely divided combustible waste or which use finely divided combustible
materials.
903.2.6 Group I. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings with a Group I FLOOR AREA.
Exception:
1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2
shall be allowed in Group I-1 facilities.
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions
exists:
1. The FLOOR AREA, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations
exceeds 6,000 square feet;
2. The FLOOR AREA is located three or more stories above grade plane.
903.2.8. Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R FLOOR AREA.
Exception: Group R3 occupancies that do not exceed 6,000 square feet.
(Remainder is unchanged.)
903.2.9 Group S. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group S occupancy where one of the following conditions
exists
1. The FLOOR AREA, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations
exceeds 6,000 square feet;
2. The FLOOR AREA is located three or more stories above grade plane; or
3. The Group S occupancy is used as an open or enclosed parking garage.
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all buildings that contain a repair garage or any building used as repair
garages when the fire area of the building exceeds 6,000 square feet regardless of
fire rated separations. All buildings with a repair garage servicing vehicles in a
basement shall be provided with a fire sprinkler system.
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Amend Section 903.2.9.3 Self-service storage facility delete the exception to read as
follows:
903.2.9.3 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout all self-storage facilities:
Amend 903.2.9.10 Group S-2 by deleting in its entirety.
Amend Section 903.2.11.3 High rise buildings to read as follows:
903.2.11.3 High rise buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout buildings with a floor level that meet the definition of a high rise as defined
in this code.
Add Sections 903.2.11.7 High-piled combustib/e storage and 903.2.11.8 Spray
booths and rooms to read as follows:
903.2.11.7 High-piled combustible storage. For any building with a clear height
exceeding 12 feet (4,572 mm), see Chapter 32 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 fire-extinguishing system.
Amend by adding Section 903.2.11.9 Required in al/ occupancies in the 300 and
400 blocks of South Main Street to read as follows: '
903.2.11.9. Required in all occupancies in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Main
Street.
1. Approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all buildings and
structures, both new and existing, in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Main
Street, in the City of Grapevine, Texas.
2. Buildings and structures in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Main Street in the
City of Grapevine, Texas that are already existing on the date of passage of this
ordinance must comply with this requirement within six (6) months after the
passage of this ordinance.
3. Owners of buildings and structures in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Main
Street in the City of Grapevine, Texas that are already existing on the date of
passage of this ordinance shall be eligible to participate in a Cost Sharing
Program with all requirements of that program and agree to Participate no later
than December 21, 2007. Such cost share agreement may allow for a revised
fire sprinkler connection fee different from the fee required by the Grapevine
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 25, Utilities and Services, Section 25-28 (4)b.
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4. Regardless of whether owners of the above described buildings participate in the
cost sharing program, the requirement to provide sprinkler systems shall apply.
Amend Section 903.3 Installation requirements adding a paragraph to read as follows:
Buildings required to be sprinklered per Section 903 shall have a hydraulically
designed sprinkler system that meets all the requirements of the Fire Code and
Building Code. Standpipes may be combined with the sprinkler system.
Amend Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt/ocations 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 rooms or areas
are protected with an approved automatic fire detection system in accordance with
Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion. Sprinklers
shall not be omitted from any room merely 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 separated from the remainder of the building by
walls and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire-resistance rating of not '
less than 2 hours.
4. Elevator machine rooms, machinery spaces, and hoisfinrays other than pits where
such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any
circumstances.
Amend Section 903.3.1.2.3 Attics and attached garages to read as follows by adding:
903.3.1.2.3 Attics and attached garages. Sprinkler protection is required in attic
spaces of R1 and R2 buildings two or more stories in height and attached garages of
R1 and R2 occupancies.
Amend Section 903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprink/er systems to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in
one and finro family dwellings, Group R3 or Group R4 Condition 1 and townhouses
shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or in
� accordance with state law.
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Amend Section 903.3.5 Water Supplies by adding a second paragraph fo 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 not less than a 10 p.s.i. safety factor.
Amend Section 903.4 Water supplies by adding a second paragraph after the
exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor.
Each floor shall be equipped with a floor isolation valve that includes this water flow
detector. Activation of the sprinkler system shall cause an alarm upon detection of
water flow for more than 45 seconds indicating the appropriate floor on the fire alarm
control panel. 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 905
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
Amend Section 905.2/nstallation standards to read as follows
905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance
with this section and NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised
with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low
alarm.
Amend Section 905.9 Va/ve supervision by adding a second paragraph after the
exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each floor.
Each floor shall be equipped with a floor isolation valve that includes this water flow
detector. Activation of the sprinkler system shall cause an alarm upon detection of
water flow for more than 45 seconds indicating the appropriate floor on the fire alarm
control panel. 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 907
FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
Add Section 907.1.4 Design standards to read as follows:
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907.1.4 Design standards. All alarm systems, new or replacement shall be
addressable fire detection systems. Alarm systems serving more than 20 smoke
detectors shall be analog addressable fire detection systems.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building remodel or
expansion initiated after the effective date of this code, as adopted, exceeds 30°/a of
the building. When cumulative building remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the
building, the fire alarm system shall be brought into compliance with this code within
18 months of permit application.
Amend Section 907.2.3 Group E 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
new 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. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E educational and day care '
occupancies with an occupant load of less than 50 when provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system.
1.1. Residential In-Home day care with not more than 12 children may use
interconnected single station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of
more than five children 2 1/2 or less years of age, see Section 907.2.6.)
No change to remainder of section.
Amend Section 907.2.13 High-rise buildings to read as follows:
907.2.13 High-rise buildings. High rise buildings shall be provided with an automatic
fire alarm system in accordance with Section 904.2.13.1, a fire department
communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2 and an emergency
voice/alarm communications system in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.
Amend Section 907.2.13 High-Rise Buildings, Exception no. 3 to read as follows:
Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the
Intemational8uilding Code, when used for open air seating; however, this exception
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does not apply to accessory uses including, but not limited to, sky boxes, restaurants
and similarly enclosed areas.
Amend Section 907.6.1 Wiring to read as follows by adding the sentence:
907.6.1 Wiring. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that the
failure of any single alarm-actuating or alarm-indicating device will not interfere with
the normal operation of any other such devices.
Amend Section 907.6.3 /nitiating device identi�cation by deleting all four exceptions.
SECTION 910
SMOKE AND HEAT REMOVAL
Amend Section 910.3.4 Smoke and heat vent operation to read as follows by adding the
sentence:
910.3.4 Smoke and heat vent operation. The automatic operating mechanism of
the smoke and heat vents shall operate at a temperature rating of at least 100 degrees
F (approximately 38 degrees Celsius) greater than the temperature rating of the
sprinklers installed.
SECTION 913 '
FIRE PUMPS
Amend Section 913.1 General to read as follows and add a second paragraph:
913.1 General. Where provided, fire pumps shall be installed in accordance with this
section and NFPA 20. All structures required to have a fire pump shall not share piping
or fire pumps with other structures.
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 feet in
width and 6 feet - 8 inches in height, regardless of any interior doors that are
provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as required by Section 506.1.
Exception: When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not
at an exterior wall, the corridor leading to the fire pump room access from the exterior
of the building shall be provided with equivalent fire resistance as that required for the
pump room, or as approved by the FIRE CHIEF. Access keys shall be provided in the
key box as required by Section 506.1.
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CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
Amend Sections 1001 through 1029 replace all references to Fire Code Official with
Building Official.
Amend Section 1010.1.9.8 Sensor release of electronically /ocked egress doors to
read as follows:
1010.1.9.8. Sensor release of electrically locked egress doors. In fully sprinklered
buildings the entrance doors in a means of egress in buildings shall meet the '
requirements of 1010.1.9.8. (Remainder of section unchanged.)
Amend Section 1023.11 Smokeproof enclosures to read as follows:
1023.11 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403
or 405 of the International Building Code, each of the exits of a building that serves
stories where any floor surface is located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of ;
fire department access shall be a smoke proof enclosure in accordance with Section '
909.20 of the International 8uilding Code.
Amend Section 1031.3 Obstructions to read as follows:
1031.3 Obstructions. A means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would
prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice and any other equipment, '
vehicle, device or appliance where its presence would obstruct or render the exit
hazardous, such as but not limited to; motorcycles, gasoline and propane gas fueled
equipment, bar-b-que grills, combustible and noncombustible storage, etc.
CHAPTER 11
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
Amend Section 1103.5 Sprinkler systems to read as follows by adding:
1103.5.4 Spray booths and rooms. Existing spray booths and spray rooms shall be
protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system in accordance with
Section 2404.
1103.5.5 Expanded existing buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout all buildings that are enlarged to be 6,000 square feet or greater.
For the purpose of fire sprinklers, fire walls shall not be used to define separate
buildings.
Exception: Existing buildings or occupancy need not comply unless the total
building expansion or alteration affects 30% of the total building square footage.
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Amend Section 1103.7 Fire a/arm system to read as follows by adding:
1103.7.8 Fire alarm system design standards. Where an existing fire alarm system
is upgraded or replaced, the devices shall be addressable. Fire alarm system utilizing
more than 20 smoke and/or heat detectors shall have analog initiating devices.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building, or fire alarm
system, alteration or expansion exceeds 30% of the building square footage. When
cumulative building, or fire alarm system, alteration or expansion initiated after the
date of original fire alarm panel installation exceeds 50% of the building, or fire alarm
system, the fire alarm system must comply within 18 months of permit application.
CHAPTER 24
FLAMMABLE FINISHES
Amend Section 2401.2 Non-applicability by deleting this section.
CHAPTER 31
TENTS, CANOPIES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
Amend Section 3103.8.3 Location of structures in excess of 15,000 square feet in
area to read as follows:
3103.8.3 Location of structures in excess of 15,000 square feet in area.
Membrane structures having an area of 15,000 square feet (1,394 m2) or more shall
be located not less than 20 feet from any other tent or structure as measured from the
sidewall of the tent or membrane structure unless joined together by a corridor.
CHAPTER 36
MARINAS
Amend Section 3604.2 Standpipes to read as follows by adding an exception:
3604.2 Standpipes.
Exception: Existing marinas with approved fire protection provided by at least finro
mobile fire pumps with firefighting equipment kept in approved locations. New
marinas shall be equipped with Standpipes per Section 3604.2.
CHAPTER 56
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
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Amend Section 5601.1.3 Fireworks to read as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use
of fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. When approved by the FIRE CHIEF for fireworks displays, the storage and
handling of necessary fireworks as provided for in Sections 5604 and 5608.
2. The use of fireworks for approved displays as permitted in Section 5608.
CHAPTER 57
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
Amend Section 5704.2.11.4 Leak prevention to read as follows by adding:
5704.2.11.4 Leak prevention. Leak prevention for underground tanks shall comply
with Sections 5704.2.11.4.1 through 5704.2.11.4.2. An approved method of
secondary containment shall be provided for underground tank and piping systems.
Amend Section 5706.2.8 Dispensing from tank vehicles to read as follows:
5706.2.8.2 Mobile tank vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person, to sell or
dispense fuel from a mobile tank vehicle for purposes of retail sales such as a service
station.
APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Amend Section D102.1 Access and loading to read as follows:
D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved
fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved all weather
driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at
least 95,000 pounds.
Amend Section D103.2 Grade to read as follows:
D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 7 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than 7 percent as approved by the FIRE CHIEF.
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Amend Table D103.4 Requirements for dead-end fire apparatus access roads to read
as follows:
Access road length of 0-150 feet, change width column from 20 to 24.
Access road length of 151-500 feet, change width column from 20 to 35.
Access road length of 501-750 feet, change the width column from 26 to 35.
(The rest of the table remains unchanged.)
Amend Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates no. 1 to read as follows:
1. The minimum gate width shall be 20 feet (6,096 mm) where there are two or more
lanes with or without a divider or median. The width shall be no less than 24 feet
where there is only one lane of travel.
Section 3. 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 4. 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 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase 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 6. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals, peace
and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates
undesirable conditions for the preservation of the public business, property, health, safety
and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become effective
from and after the date of its passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 1 st day of November, 2016.
APPROVED:
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APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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