HomeMy WebLinkAboutWS Item 01 - Amendments to Chapter 7 and Chapter 11Amendments to Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances
2006 International Residential Code / International Fuel Gas Code
• Gas testing methods have been revised slightly to allow the use of a single gauge to
test low and medium pressure gas.
• CPVC, PEX, PEX-AL-PEX and similar plastic water piping is now approved. Due to
high copper cost, these plastic water pipe systems have become very popular.
Although prohibited by local amendments, the code has allowed the use of these
products for several years. Grapevine has recently began approving these
materials on a limited case by case basis, and no problems have been
encountered.
Section 7-56 Contractors Registration
• Wording has been slightly revised to make it clear that performing work without a
permit can result in revocation of contractor registration.
2006 International Fire Code
• Section 307.4.2 has been amended to restrict distances between outside
recreational fires and structures, as well as limit the types of devices that can
contain recreational fires.
• Section 308.3.1 of the code as written (this is not an amendment) addresses
outdoor grills and regulates locations relative to buildings.
Section 503.6 addresses specifications required for security gates.
• Section 903, Fire Sprinklers has been significantly amended. Most occupancy
groups must now be sprinklered if the building area, regardless of fire walls,
exceeds 6,000 square feet. The previous threshold was 12,000 square feet. This is
the exact same wording that is contained in the Building Code Ordinance.
This package of proposed codes and amendments went before the Building Board of
Appeals at their June 11, 2007 meeting. The Board voted unanimously to recommend
Council approval of these ordinances.
0:\BBA\2007\COUNCIL\BBA07-01.4Memo.doc 6/13/2007 1:46:03 PM
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
2003 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS PUBLISHED
BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF
THE 2892 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS
PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION, ADOPTION OF THE 2003 2006
INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS PUBLISHED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF THE
2003 2006 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AS
PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL,
ADOPTION OF THE 2003 2006 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING
CODE AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE
COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF THE 2083 2006 INTERNATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CODE COUNCIL, PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO SAME,
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY, NOT TO
EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH
SEPARATE OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE
DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON
WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has previously adopted model codes for
building, plumbing, electrical, residential mechanical, and fuel gas issues
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 City Council has determined that the passage of this Ordinance
is in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
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 7, Buildings and Construction, Article I, is hereby amended by
the addition of the following: as foflews-
Section 7-1. Building Code — Adopted is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-1 Building Code — Adopted.
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 certain building code, known as the
International Building Code, 2003 2006 Edition." {Rest of paragraph unchanged}
{Second paragraph unchanged)
Section 7-3. Same — Amendments is hereby deleted iR its entirety and FeplaGed with
the follow amended by the addition of the following:
"Section 7-3. Same — Amendments.
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this
code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner
in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
. .
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 (11.15m2) require permits, but are exempt from permit fees.
2. Oil derricks.
3. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from
the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge
or impounding Class 1, II or III -A liquids.
4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000
gallons (18 925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not
exceed 2 to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adiacent
grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an
accessible route.
2
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish
work.
7. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
8. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, as
applicable in Section 101.2, which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do
not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) are installed entirely above ground.
9. Swings and other playground equipment.
10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more
than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional
support of Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, and Group U
occupancies.
11. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in
height.
{Remainder of section unchanged)
Section 403.2 Automatic Sprinkler System is hereby amended by the deletion of the
exceptions to read as follows:
Section 403.2 Automatic sprinkler system. Buildings and structures shall be equipped
throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and
a secondary water supply where required by Section 903.3.5.2.
Um
LSIM
Section 403.13 Smokeproof exit enclosures is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 403.13 Smokeproof exit enclosures. Every required stairway serving floors
more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall comply
with Sections 909.20 and 1019.1.3 7.
Section 406.1.4 Separation. Separations shall comply with the following is hereby
amended by the addition of item #4 to read as follows:
3
0AORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENTAOC
06/13/07
..
..
--
'
Section 403.13 Smokeproof exit enclosures is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 403.13 Smokeproof exit enclosures. Every required stairway serving floors
more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall comply
with Sections 909.20 and 1019.1.3 7.
Section 406.1.4 Separation. Separations shall comply with the following is hereby
amended by the addition of item #4 to read as follows:
3
0AORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENTAOC
06/13/07
4. A separation is not required between a Group R-2 and U carport provided that
the carport is non-combustible and entirely open on all sides and that the
distance between the two is at least 10 feet (3048mm).
Table 503, Allowable height and building areas, is hereby amended as follows:
This table shall be amended by the addition of a new Footnote "d" "e" to Group R-1
occupancies. Footnote "e°' "e" shall read as follows: Group R-1 Hotel/motel
occupancies shall be of Type I or II construction regardless of height and/or area.
This table shall be amended by the addition of a new Footnote W "f' to Group R1 and
R2 occupancies. Footnote W "f" shall read: "Group R1 and R2 occupancies more
than two stories in height or having more than 3000 square feet above the first story
shall be of not less than one-hour fire resistive construction throughout.
This table shall be amended by the deletion of all information contained in columns
labeled "Type III," "Type IV," and "Type W Construction in the rows labeled "I-1," 1-2,"
and 1-3." This deleted information shall be replaced with "NP," for "Not Permitted."
Section 503.2 Party Walls, as amended by the city, is hereby deleted in its
entirety:
Section 503 General height and area limitations is hereby amended by the
addition of a new subsection 503.2 Party walls to read as follows:
Section 503.2 Party walls. Any wall located on a pro_ perty line between two adiacent
buildings shall be constructed as a fire wall in accordance with Section 705 without
openings, and shall create separate buildings. A building constructed across a property
line shall be constructed with exterior walls in accordance with Section 704 or a fire wall
along the property line in accordance with Section 705. Such exterior walls or fire walls
shall be without openings and shall create separate buildings.
Section 707.14.1 Elevator Lobby, Exception #4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
wIN
Section 503 General height and area limitations is hereby amended by the
addition of a new subsection 503.2 Party walls to read as follows:
Section 503.2 Party walls. Any wall located on a pro_ perty line between two adiacent
buildings shall be constructed as a fire wall in accordance with Section 705 without
openings, and shall create separate buildings. A building constructed across a property
line shall be constructed with exterior walls in accordance with Section 704 or a fire wall
along the property line in accordance with Section 705. Such exterior walls or fire walls
shall be without openings and shall create separate buildings.
Section 707.14.1 Elevator Lobby, Exception #4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
4
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
4. In other than Group 1-3, and buildings having occupied floors located more
than 75 foot (22 860mm` 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access, enclosed elevator lobbies are not required where the building
is protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.
Section 903.2.1 Group A is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings and portions thereof used as Group A occupancies as provided in this section.
. . OGG
!GGated, and in all fleers bebNeen the Group A OGGUpanGy and the le� el Of exit
e
••
Section 903.2.1.1 Group A-1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 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 exists:
1. The gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations
exceeds 12,000 6,000 square feet (1115 m2).
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.
4. The floor area contains a multitheater complex.
Section 903.2.1.2 Group A-2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 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 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2);
2. The fire area has an GGGUpant lead of 100 er mere; or
2. -3-. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 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 gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations
exceeds 12,000 6,000 square feet (1115 m2).
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.
5
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENTAOC
06/13/07
Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group
A-4 occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated
separations exceeds 12,000 6,000 square feet (1115 m2).
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.
Section 903 Automatic sprinkler systems is hereby amended by the addition of a new
subsection 903.2.1.6 Group B as follows:
Section 903.2.1.6 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
all buildings containing a Group B occupancy where one of the following conditions
exists:
1. Where a Group B gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire
separation, exceeds 12,000 6,000 square feet.
2. Where a Group B floor area is located three or more stories above grade.
Section 903.2.2 Group E is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.2 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided €er
throughout all buildings containing a Group E occupancies y as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E occupancies with a gross floor area, including
mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations greater than 12,000 6,000
square feet in area.
Section 903.2.3 Group F-1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.3 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. Where a Group F gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated
separations exceeds 12,000 6,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. Where a Group F floor area is located three or more stories above grade.
Section 903.2.6 Group M is hereby amended to read as follows:
6
OAORDINANCES12007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 903.2.6 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Where a Group M gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated
separations exceeds 12,000 6,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. Where a Group M floor area is located three or more stories above grade.
Section 903.2.8 Group S-1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.8 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. A Group S gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated
separations exceeds 12;889 6,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. The Group S occupancy is used as an open or enclosed parking garage.
Section 903.2.8.1 Repair _garages is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.8.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all buildings that contain a repair garage or any building used as repair
garage when the floor area, regardless of fire rated separations, of the building
exceeds 6,000 square feet in .
All buildings with a repair garage servicing vehicles in a basement regardless of
fire rated separations, shall be provided with a fire sprinkler system.
1. Buildings two er more steries On height, inGluding basements, with a fire area
Gentaining a repair g--,--@ge eXGeed;ng 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
2. One story buildings with a fire area Gontaining a repair -,--,---g,e eXGeedipg
12,000 square foot (1115 m2)
3. Buildings with a repair garage s-eFViGing vehiGles parked in the basement.
Section 903.2.8.2 Bulk storage of tires is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
Section 903.2.8.2 Bulk storage of tire. Buildings And StFUGtures where the area fc)r the
storage of tires eXGeeds 20,000 GubiG feet -56-56 Fn.-) shall be equipped throughout with aR
autematiG sprinkler system in aGGOrdaRGe with SeGtien 903.1.1.
Section 903.2.8.2 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed throughout all self -storage facilities:
7
0AORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Exception: One-story self-service storage facilities that have no interior
corridors, with a one-hour fire barrier separation wall installed between
every storage compartment.
Section 903.2.9.1 Commercial parking garages is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.9.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses. where
Section 903.2. 10 Buildings over 55' in height as previously amended by the city is
hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 903.2.10.3 Buildings over 55' in height is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
Section 903.2.10.3 System desi_pn. The automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout the building as specified by N.F.P.A Standard No 13, and
the following:
1. The sprinkler system shall be looped between standpipe risers at the
bottom in all buildings
2. A minimum of one fire pump shall be provided and sized for the sprinkler
demand and for a minimum 500 gallons per minute fire department
standpipe operation.
3. Operation of the sprinkler system shall activate the voice communication
system.
Section 903.2. 10 is hereby amended by the addition of new subsections 903.2.10.4 and
903.2.10.5 to read a follows:
Section 903.2.10.4 High -Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear
height exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm) see Chapter 23 to determine if those
provisions apply.
Section 903.2.10.5 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and
spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing
system.
Section 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended by the addition
of a second paragraph to read as follows:
(First paragraph to remain unchanged}
8
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
All NFPA 13 systems shall use metal piping as allowed in NFPA 13. Clorinated
polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) and polybutylene pipe shall not be used in Group
A,B,E,F,H,I,M,S, or U occupancies nor in any building classified as a high rise
building as defined in this code.
Section 903.3. 1. 1.1 Exempt locations is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the code official,
automatic AutematiE 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 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.
Section 903.3.5 Water Supplies is hereby amended by the addition of a second
paragraph to read as follows:
{First paragraph to remain unchanged}
Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with
the supply requirements of the respective standards; however, every fire
protection system shall be designed with not less than a 10 p.s.i. safety factor.
Section 903.4 Sprinkler systems monitoring and alarms is hereby amended by the
addition of a paragraph following the exceptions to read as follows:
IFirst paragraph and exceptions to remain unchanged}
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.
9
010RDINANCEW007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 905.2 Installation standards is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 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 psiq and a maximum of 40 psiq air pressure with a
high/low alarm.
Section 905.3.2 Group A is hereby amended to read a follows:
905.3.2 Group A. Class I wet standpipes shall be provided in noeepdnk! Group A
buildings having an occupant load exceeding 1,000 persons.
{Delete exceptions}
Section 905.4 Location of Class 1 Standpipe Hose Connections, Item #5 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 -
percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a two-way hose connection
located either. . .
/Remainder of paragraph unchanged)
Section 905.9 Valve Supervisions is hereby amended by the addition of a
paragraph followin_g the exception to read as follows:
fFirst paragraph and exceptions to remain unchanged}
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 is hereby amended by the addition
of a new subsection 907.1.3 Desiqn Standards to read as follows:
907.1.3 Design Standards. All alarm systems, new or replacement, servinq 50 or
more alarm actuating devices shall be addressable fire detection systems Alarm
systems serving more than 75 smoke detectors or more than 200 total alarm
activating devices shall be analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building
remodel or expansion initiated after the effective date of this code, as
10
OAORDINANCES12007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
adopted, exceeds 30% 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.
Section 907.2.3 Group E is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E
educational occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are
installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm
system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in Group E day
care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of 100' open space, all
buildings, whether portable buildings or the main building, will be considered one
building for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm
systems.
Exceptions:
1. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant load of
less than 50 when provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
1.1. Residential In -Home day care with not more than 12 children may
use interconnected single station detectors in all habitable rooms.
(For care of more than five children 2 1/2 or less years of age, see
Section 907.2.6.)
{Remainder of exceptions to remain unchan_ged3
Section 907.2.12 High-rise buildings is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings with a floor used for human occupancy
located more than 75 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access
shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm
communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2.
Exceptions:
1. Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Sections 412 and
907.2.22.
2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5, when used for open air
seating; however, this exception shall not apply to enclosed
accessory or incidental use areas, nor shall it apply to adiacent
occupancy groups whether separated or non separated.
11
OAOROINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
4. Low -hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section 503.1.1.
5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in accordance
with Section 415.
Section 907.8.2 High-rise buildings is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 907.8.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings with a floor used for human occupancy
that is located more than 7-5 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access, a separate zone by floor shall be provided for all of the following types of alarm -
initiating devices where provided:
1. Smoke detectors.
2. Sprinkler water -flow devices.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes.
4. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or
suppression systems.
Section 1008.1.3.4 Access -controlled egress doors is hereby amended to read as
follows.
Section 1008.1.3.4 Access -controlled egress doors. In fully sprinklered building's, the
entrance doors in a means of egress in buildings with an occupancy in Groups A, B, E,
M, R-1 or R-2 and entrance doors to tenant spaces in occupancies in Groups A, B, E,
M, R-1 and R-2 are permitted to be equipped with an approved entrance and egress
control system which shall be installed in accordance with all of the following criteria:
I'Balance of section to remain unchanged}
Section 4019 1020.1.7 Smokeproof enclosures is hereby amended as follows:
Section 404-9 1020.1.7 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with
Section 403 or 405, each of the exits of a building that serves stories where the floor
surface is located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access or more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the level of exit discharge serving such
floor levels shall be a smokeproof enclosure or pressurized stairway in accordance with
Section 909.20.
Section 1403.3 Vapor retarder is . as previously
amended by the city, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
12
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
..
Ur._
._
12
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 2901.1 General is hereby amended by the addition of the following at the end of
the paragraph.
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. The Building Official shall have the authority to reduce the
number of required fixtures when unusual circumstances or hardships are
demonstrated. It shall be the permit applicant's responsibility to comply with all
state laws regardless of the requirements of this code.
Section 7-8. General contractor's registration, paragraph (e) (1): is hereby
amended to read as follows:
(e) Revocation, suspension and notice.
(1) In the event of knowingly committing outstanding violations of city
requirements, including performing work for which a permit is required without
first obtaining said permit from the city,, the building official may revoke or
suspend a contractor's registration up to one year. After the one-year
revocation, the contractor may reapply for registration as a new contractor as
set forth in (a) and (b) above.
Section 3. That Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction, Article III Electrical Code,
is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
Section 7-55. Suspension or revocation of registration: is hereby amended to read
as follows:
If the holder of an electrical registration willfully violates any provision of this code
including performing work for which a permit is required without first obtaining said
permit from the city, or is incompetent to comply with such provision, the building official
may revoke or suspend a contractor's registration up to one year. After one-year
revocation, the contractor may reapply for registration as a new contractor as set forth in
Section 7-53.
Section 7-91. National Electrical Code adopted: penalty is hereby amended to read
as follows:
"Section 7-91. National Electrical 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 certain 2982 2005 Edition of
the National Electrical Code, with the exception of such sections thereof as are
hereinafter deleted, modified or amended, and the same is hereby adopted and
incorporated herein as if the same were copied in its entirety, and from the date on
13
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
which this section shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the
limits of the city with amendments as herein noted in section 7-97. This article titled
"Article III. Electrical Code", its contents, the 2802 2005 Edition of the National Electrical
Code, and the amendments as herein noted in section 7-97 shall be known as the
"Grapevine Electrical Code," and a copy of said code shall be maintained in the office of
the city secretary."
{Remainder of section unchanged)
�a���� ��:�:�i.�Rr►:�i�av��i��� uioi��i�:�.:�ii�i��.��Q�Or �1�
"Section 230.2(A) is hereby amended by the addition of a sixth and seventh and eighth
special condition to read as follows:
230.2 Number of Services. A building or other structure served shall be supplied by
only one service unless permitted in 230.2(A) through (D). For the purpose ... {text
unchanged)... shall be considered to be supplying one service.
(A) Special Conditions. Additional services shall be permitted to supply the
following:
(1) Fire pumps
(2-6) {to remain unchanged)
i (6) M In supplying electrical service to multifamily dwellings, two or more
laterals or service drops shall be permitted to a building when both
of the following conditions are met:
(a) The building has six or more individual gang meters and all
meters are grouped at the same location.
(b) Each lateral or service drop originates from the same point of
service.
(7) I'1 For Single -Family Lots. There shall be only one meter per single
family lot as zoned by the City of Grapevine and as described by
the Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. By special
permission, a second meter may be requested for a single-family
lot and shall be in writing to the building official stating the
reasons(s) a second meter is necessary. A permit mistakenly
issued for a second meter without written consent of the building
official is immediately null and void.
Section 250.52 Grounding Electrodes as previously amended by the city, is hereby
deleted in its entirety. is hereby amended by this adeption of the fellewing paragFaph:
14
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 300.11(A) as previously amended by the city, is hereby deleted in its
entirety. is amended W Fead as follows-.
..
..
Section 300.11(A) as previously amended by the city, is hereby deleted in its
entirety. is amended W Fead as follows-.
Section 310.15(8)(6) as previously is amended by the city, is hereby deleted in its
entirety. to Fead as fbilows,.
15
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
r.11111111111" �]...
...
Section 310.15(8)(6) as previously is amended by the city, is hereby deleted in its
entirety. to Fead as fbilows,.
15
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 334.12 is amended by the addition of Non -Permitted Use Number 11 to read as
follows:
(A) Types NM, NMC, and NMS. Types NM, NMC, and NMS cables shall not
be used as follows.
1-rj----ArSopen runs ... Rext unGhcc'-'gccr7
(1-10) Text unchanged
(2 10) (Bulk of SeG n to remain UnGhang-_,GftJ
(11) In metal frame structures.
Section 555.1 as previously amended by the city, is hereby amended by the
addition of a new Section 555.1.1 Inspections to read as follows:
555.1.1 Inspections
An inspection of all electrical wiring, ground connections, conduit, hangers,
supports, connections, outlets, appliances, devices, and portable cables installed
or used in a marina, boatyard, boat basin, boat houses, floating buildings or
structures, or similar establishment shall be made at regular intervals in
conjunction with and at the request of the Grapevine Lake Corps of Engineers to
assure a complete inspection at least annually. All corroded, worn, broken or
improper materials shall be replaced or repaired immediately. The use of tape to
repair broken or cracked insulation of jackets on flexible cables or cords shall be
prohibited. The inspection shall take particular notice of the following conditions,
but is not limited to the following conditions, and corrective action shall be taken
as appropriate:
(a) Areas being used for the purpose not originally contemplated and
that introduce hazards greater than those for which the electrical
system was designed.
(b) Locked or otherwise restricted areas or equipment being left open.
(c) The use of grounding -type portable electrical equipment that is not
properly and adequately grounded.
(d) Special attention is to be given to shore power cable sets used by
vessels for connection to shore power outlets. Shore power cable
sets shall not be permitted to lie on or across pier walkways or to
trail into the water.
(e) Flexible cords being used for purposes not in accordance with the
Grapevine Electrical Code, i.e. used for permanent wiring.
16
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
1
I
Section 334.12 is amended by the addition of Non -Permitted Use Number 11 to read as
follows:
(A) Types NM, NMC, and NMS. Types NM, NMC, and NMS cables shall not
be used as follows.
1-rj----ArSopen runs ... Rext unGhcc'-'gccr7
(1-10) Text unchanged
(2 10) (Bulk of SeG n to remain UnGhang-_,GftJ
(11) In metal frame structures.
Section 555.1 as previously amended by the city, is hereby amended by the
addition of a new Section 555.1.1 Inspections to read as follows:
555.1.1 Inspections
An inspection of all electrical wiring, ground connections, conduit, hangers,
supports, connections, outlets, appliances, devices, and portable cables installed
or used in a marina, boatyard, boat basin, boat houses, floating buildings or
structures, or similar establishment shall be made at regular intervals in
conjunction with and at the request of the Grapevine Lake Corps of Engineers to
assure a complete inspection at least annually. All corroded, worn, broken or
improper materials shall be replaced or repaired immediately. The use of tape to
repair broken or cracked insulation of jackets on flexible cables or cords shall be
prohibited. The inspection shall take particular notice of the following conditions,
but is not limited to the following conditions, and corrective action shall be taken
as appropriate:
(a) Areas being used for the purpose not originally contemplated and
that introduce hazards greater than those for which the electrical
system was designed.
(b) Locked or otherwise restricted areas or equipment being left open.
(c) The use of grounding -type portable electrical equipment that is not
properly and adequately grounded.
(d) Special attention is to be given to shore power cable sets used by
vessels for connection to shore power outlets. Shore power cable
sets shall not be permitted to lie on or across pier walkways or to
trail into the water.
(e) Flexible cords being used for purposes not in accordance with the
Grapevine Electrical Code, i.e. used for permanent wiring.
16
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
(f) Damaged or inoperative switches, lighting fixtures, and receptacle
outlets.
(g) Overloading of electrical circuits.
Section 4. That Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction, Article V, Residential
Code, is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
Section 7-140. Adoption is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 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 certain code known as the
International Residential Code, copy -righted by the International Code Council being
particularly the 2 -OW 2006 edition thereof, of which a copy has been and now is filed in
the office of the city secretary, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set out at length herein. The provisions of this code shall regulate the
construction of all one- and two-family dwellings and multifamily dwellings with property
lines between units not more than three stories in height with a separate means of
egress and their accessory structures; subject to all amendments thereof or
superseding provisions contained in this chapter."
Any item not specifically addressed by this code shall be regulated by the current
building code adopted by the city."
Section 7-142. Amendments is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
"Section 7-142. Amendments.
Section R101.1 Title is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be know as the Residential Code for One -
and Two-family Dwellings of The City of Grapevine; and shall be cited as such and will
be referred to herein as "this code."
Section R101.2 Scope is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R101.2 Scope. The provisions of the International Residential Code for One -
and Two-family Dwellings shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement,
enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal
and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more
than three stories above -grade in height with a separate means of egress and their
accessory structures. All structures three or more stories in height shall be equipped
with an approved automatic fire extinguisher system.
17
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 8102.4 Referenced codes and standards is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes, and standards
referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference. Whenever amendments have been adopted
to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall
be considered to reference the amendments as well. Any reference made to NFPA 70
or the ICC Electrical Code or any other reference to electrical provisions shall mean the
Electrical Code and its amendments as adopted.
Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and
standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
{Exception unchanged}
Section 8105.2 Work exempt from permit is amended as follows:
Section 8105.2 Work exempt from permit.
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged}
• .
One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, not exceeding 120 square feet (11.15 m2) in floor
- area require permits but are exempt from fees.
{Remainder of section to remain unchanged)
Section R105.3.1.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged
existing buildings in flood hazard areas is hereby deleted in its entirety:
Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application is hereby amended in its entirety to read
as follows:
Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. Applications for which no permit is
issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and
plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or
destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action
by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant
showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action
from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew
action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a
new plan review fee.
18
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section R105.5 Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 8105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the
provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building
or work authorized by such permit is not commenced and an inspection requested
within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by
such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a
period of 180 days or if more than 180 days pass between any two inspections of the
building or work, including the final inspection. Inspections requested and/or performed
on work which is not complete shall not constitute an inspection for the purposes of this
section. In the event of an expired permit, before such work can be recommenced,
and/or inspections requested, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee
therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided
no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for
such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not
exceeded 30 days. In order to renew action on a permit more than 30 days after
expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. The building official shall have
the sole discretion, except as otherwise provided herein, to extend permits and
inspection deadlines for projects of an unusually large scope. Any building or work
subject to a permit which has expired for a period of more than 30 days shall be
declared a nuisance in accordance with Chapter 7, Article II, and/or Chapter 12, Article
VI of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within
which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to
commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory
reasons. The building official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a
period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee showing that
circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being
taken. No permit shall be extended nor renewed more than once.
Section R106 Construction Documents is hereby amended by the addition of a new
subsection R106.6 to read as follows:
Section R106.6 Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued
within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and
other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed
by the building official. The building official may extend the time for action by the
applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that
circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being
taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on
an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan
review fee.
Section R108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees is hereby amended to read as follows:
19
WORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 8108.2 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 108, 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.
Building valuations shall be determined by the building valuation data table attached
hereto as Exhibit "B" or the contract valuation wherever is greater.
Section 8108.5 Refunds is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R108.5 Refunds. 80% of the building, electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing
fee may be refunded, provided that no inspections have been performed.
Section 8108 Fees, is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 108.6.
Investigation, Fees, work without a permit to read as follows:
Section 8108.6 Investigation, Fees, work without permit. Whenever any work for which
a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said
permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such
work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or
not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the
amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be
the same as the minimum permit fee set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the city.
The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance
with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. Any
building or work subject to a permit which has expired for a period of more than 30 days
shall be declared a nuisance in accordance with Chapter 7, Article 11, and/or Chapter 12,
Article VI of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
Section 8108 Fees is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 108.7 to read
as follows:
Section 8108.7 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 when the inspection record card is not posted or
otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the
inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or
for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the building official.
20
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing on a
form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table
1-A 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.
Section 8109.1.3 Floodplain inspections; is deleted in its entirety.
Section R110 Certificate of Occupancy (R110.1 through R110.5); is hereby deleted in
its entirety.
Section 8112.1 General is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Section 8112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the building 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
board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business. This board shall
consist of members and follow the procedures as prescribed in Section 7-4 of this
chapter. This board shall be known as the Building Board of Appeals.
Section R112.2 Limitations on authority is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R112.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a
claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good
or better form of construction 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 8112.2.1 Determination of substantial improvement in areas prone to flooding,
is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 8113.4 Violation penalties is hereby deleted in it entirety and replaced with the
following:
Section 8113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or
fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions
of this code, shall be subject to punishment as provided in Section 1-6 of the Code of
Ordinances.
21
OAORDINANCESV007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section R202 Definitions, definition of "Townhouse" is amended to read as follows:
TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of attached units
separated by property lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with
open space on at least two sides.
Section 8202 General Definitions is hereby amended by adding the following definition:
GLAZING AREA. Total area of the glazed fenestration measured using the rough
opening and including sash, curbing or other framing elements that enclose conditioned
space. Glazing area includes the area of glazed fenestration assemblies in walls
bounding conditioned basements. For doors where the daylight opening area is less
than 50 percent of the door area, the glazing area is the daylight opening area. For all
other doors, the glazing area is the rough opening area for the door including the door
and the frame.
Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
See Exhibit "D"
Section 8302.1 Exterior Walls is hereby amended to read as follows:
j Section 8302.1 Exterior Walls. Construction, projections, openings and penetrations of
3 exterior walls of dwellings and accessory buildings shall comply with Table 8302.1.
Exterior walls with a fire separation distance of less than 5 feet shall have not less than
a one-hour fire -resistive rating with exposure from both sides, with the sole exception of
walls of structures located on property zoned R-5.0, as provided for in Section 16, Zero
Lot Line District, of the Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73.
Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not extend more than 12" (305 mm) into the
areas where openings are prohibited, nor shall they extend over the lot line.
Projections extending into the fire separation distance shall have not less than one-hour
fire -resistive construction on the underside. The above previsions shall not apply to
walls which are perpendicular to the line used to determine the fire separation distance.
Exceptions:
1. Tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exempted from
permit fees by Section 8105.2 are not required to provide wall protection
based on location on the lot. Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not
extend over the lot line.
2. Open metal carport structures may be constructed with zero (0) feet of the
property line without fire -resistive or opening protection when the location of
such is approved as required by other adopted ordinances.
22
0:\ORD(NANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 8302.1 Exterior walls is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection
302.1.1. Penetrations to read as follows:
Section 8302.1.1 Penetrations. Penetrations located in the exterior wall of a dwelling
with a fire separation distance less than three (5) feet shall be protected in accordance
with Section R317.3.
Exceptions:
1. Structures located on property zoned R-5.0, as provided for in Section 16,
Zero Lot Line District of the Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
No. 82-73.
2. Penetrations shall be permitted in walls that are perpendicular to the line
used to determine the fire separation distance.
Section R303.3 Bathrooms. Exceptions; is amended to read as follows:
Section R303.3 Bathrooms.
{Bulk of section unchanged}
Exceptions: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a
mechanical ventilation system, complying with one of the following, are provided.
1. The minimum ventilations rates shall be 50 cfm (23.6 L/s) for intermittent
ventilation or 20 cft (9.4 L/s) for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air from
the space shall be exhausted directly to the outside.
2. Bathrooms that contain only a water closet, lavatory or combination
thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan or
similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
Section R303.8 Required heating is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 8303.8 Required heating. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating
facilities capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 68°F (20°C) at a point
three (3) feet (914 mm) above the floor and two (2) feet (610 mm) from exterior walls in
all habitable rooms at the design temperature. The installation of portable space heaters
shall not be used to achieve compliance with this section.
Section R311.2.2 Under stair protection is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R311.2.2 Under stair protection. Enclosed accessible space under stairs shall
have walls, under stair surface and any soffits protected on the enclosed side with 5/8 -
inch (15.8 mm) fire -rated gypsum board or one-hour fire -resistive construction.
23
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section R311.5.6.3 Handrail grip size is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 8311.5.6.3 Handrail grip size. All required handrails shall be of one of the
following types or provide equivalent graspability.
1. Type 1. Handrails with a circular cross section shall have an outside diameter
of at least 1 '/ inches (32mm) and not greater than 25/8 inches. If the handrail
is not circular it shall have a perimeter dimension of at least 4 inches (102
mm) and not greater than 61/4 inches (160mm) with a maximum cross section
of dimension of 25/8 inches.
{Remainder of section unchanged)
Section 8313.3 Power source is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R313.3 Power source. In new construction, the required smoke alarms shall
receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a
commercial source, and when primary power is interrupted, shall receive power from a
battery. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those
required for overcurrent protection. Smoke alarms shall be permitted to be battery
operated when installed in buildings that undergo alterations, repairs or additions not
required to be interconnected and hardwired by Section 8313.2.1.
Section 8317.1 Two-family dwellings is hereby amended by the addition of an exception
number 3 to read as follows:
Section 8317.1 Two-family dwellings
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged)
Exceptions:
1.-2. {Existing exceptions unchanged}
3. Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through
the structure shall be separated as required for townhouses.
Section R318 Moisture vapor retarders, is amended to read as follows:
Section 8318 Moisture vapor retarders. In all framed walls, floors and roof/ceilings
comprising elements of the building thermal envelope, a vapor retarder, when installed,
shall be installed in a manner so as to not trap moisture.
{Exceptions deleted)
Section 8322 Accessibility is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
24
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
The design and construction of accessible building features shall comply with the State
Laws regulating same. It shall be the responsibility of the permit applicant to provide
verification to the building department that plans were reviewed and the building
inspected by a state certified entity in accordance with state law.
Figure 602.6.1 is hereby amended by showing 16 gage metal ties on both top plates.
Section R701.1 Application is amended to read as follows:
Section R701.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and
construction of the interior and exterior wall covering for all buildings. Regardless of
other provisions of this code, the use of kraft waterproof building paper or asphalt
saturated rag felt is permitted only when covered by a veneer approved by this code.
The use of wood shakes or wood shingles as an exterior wall covering is only permitted
when such materials meet minimum Class "C roofing material standards as
demonstrated by a nationally recognized testing agency.
Section 8703.7.4.1 Size and spacing, is amended by the adoption of a second
paragraph to read as follows:
Section R703.7.4.1 Size and spacing. {First paragraph to remain unchanged) For 2.67
square feet of wall area, the following dimensions shall be adhered to:
1. When ties are placed on studs 16" o.c., they shall be spaced no further
apart than 24" vertically starting approximately 12" from the foundation.
2. When ties are placed on studs 24" o.c., they shall be spaced no further
apart than 16" vertically starting approximately 8" from the foundation.
{Exceptions to remain unchanged)
Section R703.7.4.2 Air space is amended by the addition of a second paragraph to read
as follows:
Section R703.7.4.2 Air space.
{First paragraph to remain unchanged)
When using ties that will flex when pushed, spot bedding of cement mortar shall be
installed on all ties.
Section 8902.1 Roof covering materials is amended to read as follows:
Section 8902.1 Roof covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set
forth in Sections R904 and R905. All roofing materials shall be a minimum Class "C"
rated as demonstrated by a nationally recognized testing agency. Classes A, B and C
roofing required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or
25
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
ASTM E 108. Roof assemblies with coverings of brick, masonry, slate, clay or concrete
." roof tile, exposed concrete roof deck, ferrous or copper shingles or sheets; and metal
sheets and shingles, shall be considered Class A roof coverings.
Section R907.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R907.1 General. Materials and methods of application used for recovering or
replacing an existing roof covering shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.
Not more than 25 percent of the roof covering of any building shall be removed and
replaced within a 12 -month period unless the entire roof covering is made to conform to
the requirements for new roofing.
Exception: Reroofing shall not be required to meet the minimum design slope
requirement of one -forth vertical in 12 units horizontal (2 -percent slope) in Section R905
for roofs that provide positive roof damage, provided that the slope of the existing roof is
not decreased.
The replacement materials for all or part of a roof shall comply with all of the
requirements of Section R902. In those cases where it proves necessary to replace all
or part of an ordinary wood shingled roof, and minimum Class "C roofing does not meet
the exposure length of the existing roof, Class "C" composition shingles may be overlaid
on the existing shingles, subject to the other provisions of this chapter.
Section N1101.1 Scope is hereby amended by the addition of a new paragraph to read
as follows:
Section N1101.1 Scope.
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged}
{Exception unchanged}
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to supercede state laws regulating energy
efficiency. When conflicts arise between this code and state law, the most restrictive
shall apply.
Section N1101.2 Compliance is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section N1101.2 Compliance. Compliance shall be demonstrated by either meeting the
requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code or meeting the
requirements of this chapter. Climate zones from Figure N1101.2, Figure N1101.3,
Table N1101.2, or Table N1102.2(1) shall be used in determining the applicable
requirements from this chapter. Software tools used to demonstrate energy code
compliance that are deemed acceptable by the building official may only utilize the
energy chapter of the 2001 or the 2003 International Residential Code when code
edition selection is available.
26
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
It shall be the responsibility of the permit applicant to provide verification to the building
department that plans were reviewed and the building inspected by a state certified
entity in accordance with state law.
Section N1101 General is hereby amended by the addition of FIGURE N1101.3 TEXAS
CLIMATE ZONES immediately following Figure N1101.2 and attached hereto as Exhibit
«F,:
Section N1101.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section N1101.2.1 Warm humid counties. Warm humid counties are listed in Table
N1102.2.1 and Table N1101.2.1(1).
Section N1101 General is hereby amended by amending TABLE N1101.2 CLIMATE
ZONES BY STATE AND COUNTIES by deleting the references to Texas and add
TABLE N1102.2(1) CLIMATE ZONES AND SUB CLIMATE ZONES FOR TEXAS
attached hereto as Exhibit "G":
Section N1101 General is hereby amended by amending TABLE N1101.2.1 WARM
HUMID COUNTIES by deleting the references to Texas and add TABLE N1101.2.1(1)
WARM HUMID COUNTIES FOR TEXAS attached hereto as Exhibit "H":
Section N1101 General is hereby amended by the addition of TABLE N1101.3 TEXAS
CLIMATE ZONES DEFINITION attached hereto as Exhibit "I":
Section N1101.7 Above Code Programs is hereby amended to read as follows:
N1101.7 Alternative compliance. A building certified by a national, state, or local
accredited energy efficiency program and determined by the Energy Systems
Laboratory to be in compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of this section
may, at the option of the Code Official, be considered in compliance. The United States
Environmental Protection Agency's Star Program certification of energy code
equivalency shall be considered in compliance.
Table N1102.1 INSULATION AND FENESTRATION REQUIREMENTS BY
COMPONENT is hereby amended and attached hereto as Exhibit "J":
Table N1102.1.2 EQUIVALENT U -FACTORS is hereby amended and attached hereto
as Exhibit "K":
Section N1102.2.1 Ceilings with attic spaces is hereby amended by adding an
exception to read as follows:
Section N1102.2.2 Ceilings with attic spaces.
{Bulk of section unchanged}
27
OAORDWANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACNMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Exception: Sloped ceilings not exceeding 20% of the total projected attic area may be
insulated with a minimum R -value of R-19 when the remainder of the attic area is
insulated with a minimum R -value of R-40.
Section N1102.2.2 Ceilings without attic spaces is hereby amended by adding an
exception to read as follows:
Section N1102.2.2 Ceilings without attic spaces.
{Bulk of section unchanged)
Exception: Sloped ceilings not exceeding 20% of the total projected attic area may be
insulated with a minimum R -value of R-19 when the remainder of the attic area is
insulted with a minimum R -value of R-40.
Section N1102.3.3 Glazed fenestration exemption is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N1102.3.3 Glazed fenestration exemption. Up to 1 percent of glazed fenestration per
dwelling unit shall be permitted to be exempt from U -factor and SHGC requirements in
Section N1102.1.
Section N1102.3.5 Thermally isolated sunroom U -factor is hereby amended to read as
follows:
N1102.3.5 Thermally isolated sunroom. New windows and doors separating the
sunroom from conditioned space shall meet the building thermal envelope
requirements.
Section N1102.3.6 Replacement fenestration is hereby amended to read as follows:
N1102.3.6 Replacement fenestration. Where some or all of an existing fenestration unit
is replaced with a new fenestration product, including sash and glazing, the replacement
fenestration unit shall meet the applicable requirements for U -factor and SHGC in Table
N 1102.3.6.
Exceptions:
1. Replacement skylights shall have a maximum U -factor for 0.60 when
installed in any location above 1,999 HDD.
2. For buildings constructed in conformance with an energy as required by
State of Texas Senate Bill Number 5, 77th Legislature, replacement
fenestration units may comply with the applicable U -factor and SHGC in
Table N1102.3.6.
28
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section N1102.3.7 Prescriptive path for additions is hereby amended to read as follows:
N1102.3.7 Prescriptive path for additions. As an alternative to demonstrating
compliance with 402.1 or 404, additions with a conditioned floor area less than 500
square feet (46.5 m2) to existing single-family residential buildings and structures shall
meet the prescriptive envelope component criteria in Table N1102.3.6 for the
designated heating degree days (HDD) applicable to the location. The U -factor of each
individual fenestration product (windows, doors and skylights) shall be used to calculate
and area weighted average fenestration product U -factor for the addition, which shall
not exceed the applicable listed values in Table N1102.3.6. For additions, other than
sunroom additions, the total area of fenestration products shall not exceed 40 percent of
the gross wall and roof area of the addition. The R -values for opaque thermal envelope
components shall be equal to or greater than the applicable listed values in Table
N1102.3.6.
Conditioned sunroom additions shall maintain thermal isolation; shall not be used as
kitchens or sleeping rooms.
In locations with heating degree days (HDD) less than 3,500 the combined solar heat
gain coefficient (the area weighted average) of all glazed fenestration products used in
additions and as replacement windows in accordance with this section shall not exceed
0.40.
Table N1102.3.6 PRESCRIPTIVE ENVELOPE COMPONENT CRITERA ADDITIONS
TO AND REPLACEMENT WINDOWS FOR EXISTING DETACHED ONE- AND TWO-
FAMILY DWELLINGS is hereby added and is attached as exhibit "L":
Section N1102.5. Moisture Control is hereby amended to read as follows:
N1102.5 Moisture Control. The building design shall not create conditions of
accelerated deterioration from moisture condensation. Above -grade frame walls, floors
and ceilings not ventilated to allow moisture to escape shall be provided with an
approved vapor retarder. The vapor retarder shall be installed in a manner so as to not
trap moisture.
Exceptions:
1. In construction where moisture or its freezing will not damage the
materials.
2. Frame walls, floors and ceiling in jurisdictions in Zones 1, 2, 3, 4A and 4B
(Crawl space vapor retarders are not exempted.)
3. Where other approved means to avoid condensation are provided.
Section N1103.2.1. Insulation is hereby amended by the addition of a second exception
to read as follows:
29
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.dcc
06/13/07
Section N1103.2.1 Insulation.
{Bulk of section unchanged)
Exceptions:
1. Ducts or portions thereof located completely inside the building thermal
envelope.
2. Supply and return ducts can be insulated to a minimum of R-6, if the
efficiency of the cooling equipment is upgraded to one SEER point above
the NAECA (National Appliance Energy Conservation Act) Standard.
Section M1304 Type of fuel is amended by the addition of a new section M1304.2 to
read as follows:
Section M1304.2 Minimum burial depth. Underground fuel piping systems shall be
installed a minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade.
Section M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics is amended to reed as follows:
Section M1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access
shall be provided ... {Bulk of paragraph unchanged) ... sides of the appliance where
access is required. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20
inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not
large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum, access to the
attic space shall be provided by one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.
Section M1305.1.3.1 Electrical requirements is amended by the addition of a sentence
at the end of a paragraph to read as follows:
Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical
damage.
Section M1305.1.4.1 Ground clearance is amended to read as follows:
Section M1305.1.4.1 Ground clearance. Appliances supported from the ground shall be
level and firmly supported on a concrete slab or other approved material extending
above the adjoining grade a minimum of three (3) inches (76 mm). Appliances
30
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
suspended from the floor shall have a clearance of not less than six (6) inches (152
mm) above the ground.
Section M1305.1.4.3 Electrical requirements is amended by the addition of a sentence
at the end of the paragraph to read as follows:
Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to prevent physical
damage.
Section M1502.3 Duct size is amended to read as follows:
Section M1502.3 Duct size. The minimum diameter of the exhaust duct shall be as
recommended by the manufacturer, shall be at least the diameter of the appliance outlet
and shall be a minimum nominal size of four (4) INCHES (102 mm) in diameter. The
size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of
termination.
Section M1502.6 Duct length is amended to read as follows:
Section M1502.6 Duct length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall
not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the wall or roof termination with
not more than two bends. When extra bends are installed, the maximum length of the
duct shall be reduced two and one-half (2.5) feet (762 mm) for each 45 -degree (0.79
rad) bend and five (5) feet (1524 mm) for each 90 -degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after
the first two bends, measuring in the direction of airflow. The maximum length of the
exhaust duct does not include the transition duct.
{Exception unchanged)
Section M2005.2 Prohibited locations is amended to read as follows:
Section 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. Direct -vent water heaters are not required to be installed
within an enclosure.
Section G2403 General definitions definition of "Appliance, Unvented and Wall Heater,
Unvented Type" is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2403 General definitions, APPLIANCE, UNVENTED. An appliance designed
or installed in such a manner that the products of combustion are not conveyed by a
31
OAORDINANCEW007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
vent or chimney directly to the outside atmosphere. All unvented appliances are
expressly prohibited by this code.
WALL HEATER, UNVENTED TYPE. A room heater of the type designed for insertion
in or attachment to a wall or partition. Such heater does not incorporate concealed
venting arrangements in its construction and discharges all products of combustion
through the front into the room being heated. All such equipment is prohibited by this
code.
Section G2412.5 Gas Labeling is hereby amended by adding 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
'/2 to 5 psi gas pressure
Do Not Remove"
Section G2412.8 Sizing is amended by the addition of an exception to read as follows:
Section G2412.8 Sizing
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged)
Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of inch.
Section G2414.5.3 Corrugated stainless steel tubing is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section G2414.5.3 Corrugated stainless steel tubing. Corrugated stainless steel tubing
shall be tested and listed in compliance with the construction, installation and
performance requirement of ANSI LCI/CSA 6.26, and the following requirements:
1. A current model code evaluation report must exist for the product.
2. Each element of the system (pipe and all fittings) must be properly
labeled.
3. Complete installation instructions shall be on the jobsite at any time
inspection may be performed.
4. Pressure regulators shall be installed in a ventilated attic or other
nonhabitable space with direct ventilation to the exterior.
5. A shut off valve shall be installed ahead of the manifold and shut off
valves shall be installed at the manifold for each branch.
6. Each branch shall be clearly labeled at the manifold as to which appliance
it serves.
32
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doe
06/13/07
Section 2415.6 Piping in solid floors is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2415.6 Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall comply with Section
G2415.11.
Section G2415.9 Minimum burial depth is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2415.9 (404.9) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be
installed a minimum dept of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade.
Section G2417.9.1 Individual outside appliances is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section G2417.4 Test pressure measurement is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be measured
with a manometer or with a pressure -measuring device designed and calibrated to read,
record, or indicate a pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period.
The source of pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. For tests
requiring a pressure of 5 psig, gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of
three and one half inches (3'/2"), a set hand, 1/10 pound incrementation and pressure
range not to exceed 15 psi. For tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, mechanical
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 30 psi.
Section G2417.4.1 Test pressure is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2417.4.1 (406.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less
than 1 '/2 times the working pressure, and shall be not less than 5 psig, or at the
discretion of the Code Official, the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of at
least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer or slope gauge.
For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14)
inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) and less than 56 inches of water column
pressure (13.92 kPa), the test pressure shall not be less than ten (10) pounds per
square inch (40.4 kPa). For piping carrying gas at a pressure that exceeds 56 inches of
water column (13.92 kPa), the test pressure shall be not less than one and one-half
times the proposed maximum working pressure.
Section G2417.4.2 Test duration is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2417.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time
satisfactory to the Building Official, but in no case for less than 15 minutes. For welded
piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of 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 30 minutes.
33
010RDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section G2420.1 Gas shutoff valves is hereby amended by the addition of Section
G2420.1.4 to read as follows:
Section G2420.1.4 Gas shutoff valves. 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 G2421.1 Pressure regulators is hereby amended by the addition of a second
paragraph and an exception to read as follows:
Section G2421.1 Pressure regulators.
{First paragraph to remain unchanged)
Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as
specified in Section M1305 Exception: A passageway or level service space is not
required when the regulator is capable of being serviced and removed through the
required attic opening.
Section G2425.8 Equipment not required to be vented is amended to read as follows:
Section G2425.8 Equipment not required to be vented. The following appliances shall
not be required to be vented:
1. Ranges.
2. Built-in domestic cooking units listed and marked for optional venting.
3. Hot plates and laundry stoves.
4. Type 1 Clothes dryers (Type 1 clothes dryers shall be exhausted in
accordance with the requirements of Section G2437).
5. Refrigerators
6. Counter appliances.
Where the appliances and equipment listed in Items 1 through 6 above are installed so
that the aggregate input rating exceeds 20 Btu per hour per cubic foot (207 watts per
m3) of volume of the room or space in which such appliances and equipment are
installed, one or more shall be provided with venting systems or other approved means
for conveying the vent gases to the outdoor atmosphere so that the aggregate input
rating of the remaining unvented appliances and equipment does not exceed the 20 Btu
per hour per cubic foot (207 watts per m3) figure. Where the room or space in which the
34
OAORDINANCEW007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENTAOC
06/13/07
equipment is installed is directly connected to another room or space by a doorway,
archway or other opening of comparable size that cannot be closed, the volume of such
adjacent room or space shall be permitted to be included in the calculations.
Section G2439.5 Clothes dryer ducts is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2439.5 Clothes dryer ducts.
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged)
The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of
termination.
Section G2439.5.1 Maximum length is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2439.5.1 (613.6. 1) Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer
exhaust duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the outlet
terminal with not more than two bends. When extra bends are installed, the maximum
length of the duct shall be reduced two and one-half (2 %2) feet (762 mm) for each 45 -
degree (0.79 rad) bend and five (5) feet (1524 mm) for each 90 -degree (1.6 rad) bend
that occur after the first two bends, measuring in the direction of airflow.
{Exception is unchanged}
Section G2445 Unvented room heaters is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
Section G2445 Unvented room heaters. Unvented gas fired room heaters and
decorative appliances shall be prohibited by this code.
Section G2448.1.1 Installation requirements is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2448.1.1 (623.1.1) Installation requirements. The requirements for water
heaters relative to access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be
in accordance with this code.
Section 2503.5.1 Rough plumbing, Item 1; is amended by the addition of a sentence at
the end of subsection one to read as follows:
Section 2503.5.1 Rough plumbing.
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged)
1. {Bulk of Item 1 to remain unchanged.} Shower receptors shall be tested for
water tightness by filling with water to the level of the rough threshold. The
drain shall be plugged in a manner so that both sides of pans shall be
subjected to the test at the point where it is clamped to the drain.
35
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section P2503.7.2 Testing is amended to read as follows:
Section P2503.7.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle ... {Bulk of section to remain
unchanged} ... at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at
regular intervals as required by applicable state or local provision.
Section P2603.2.1 Protection against physical damage is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section P2603.2.1 Protection against physical damage. In concealed locations... {Bulk
of section unchanged)... Protective shield plates shall be a minimum of .062 -inch -thick
(1.6 mm) steel, and shall cover the area of the pipe where the member is notched or
bored.
Section P2603.6 Freezing is amended to read as follows:
Section P2603.6 Freezing. Water heaters, water soil or waste pipe shall not be installed
outside of a building, in exterior walls, in attics or crawl spaces, or in any other place
subjected to freezing temperature unless adequate provision is made to protect it from
freezing by insulation or heat or both. Water service pipe shall be installed not less than
12 inches (305 mm) deep or less than six (6) inches (152 mm) below the frost line.
Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches below grade.
Section P2603.6.1 Sewer depth is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Section P2603.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches
(304 mm) below grade.
Section P2709.1 Construction is amended by the addition of an exception to read as
follows:
Section P2709.1 Construction.
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged)
Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC/ANSI A117.1.
Section P2801.6 Water heaters installed in garages is hereby amended by the addition
of an exception to read as follows:
Section P2801.6 Water heaters installed in garages.
{Bulk of section unchanged)
Exception: Elevation of the ignition source is not required for water heaters that are
listed as flammable vapor resistant and for installation without elevation.
36
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section P2803.6.1 Requirements for discharge is amended to read as follows:
Section P2803.6.1 Requirements for discharge
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged}
(1-4) {unchanged}
(5) Discharge tothe f oor, to an indirect waste receptor or to the
outdoors. Where discharging to the outdoors in areas subject to
freezing, discharge piping shall be first piped to an indirect waste
receptor through an air gap located in a conditioned area.
(6-9) {to remain unchanged)
(10) Not terminate more than six inches (6") above the floor waste
receptor.
{Balance of section unchanged}
Section P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply to lawn irrigation
systems shall be protected against backflow by a double check valve, an atmospheric -
type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum breaker 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 P2904.5.1 Under concrete slabs is hereby amended by deleting all references
to Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing:
Table P2904.4 Water service pipe is hereby amended by the deletion of all references
to "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing".
Table P2904.5 Water distribution pipe is hereby amended by the deletion of all
references to Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing.
Table P2904.6 Pipe fittings is hereby amended by the deletion of all references to
Polybutylene (PB) plastic.
Section P2904.15 Underground joints is hereby amended by deleting all reference to
Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing:
Section P3005.2.6 Base of stacks is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section P3005.2.6 Base of stacks. Each horizontal drain shall be provided with a
cleanout at its upper terminal.
37
0AORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-AlTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Exception: Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than fire (5) feet
(1524mm) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
Section P3111.1 Type of fixture is amended to read as follows:
Section P3111.1 Type of fixture. A combination waste and vent system shall not serve
fixtures other than floor drains, standpipes, and indirect waste receptors. Combination
drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge of a food waste grinder.
Section P3111.2 Installation is amended to read as follows:
Section P3111.2 Installation. The only vertical pipe of a combination drain and vent
system shall be the connection between the fixture drain of a standpipe, and the
horizontal combination waste and vent pipe. The maximum vertical distance shall be
eight (8) feet (2438mm).
Section P3112.2 Vent connection is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section P3112.2 Installation. Traps for island sinks and similar equipment shall be
roughed in above the floor and may vented by extending the vent as high as possible,
but not less than the drainboard height and then returning it downward and connecting it
to the horizontal sink drain immediately downstream from the vertical fixture drain. The
return vent shall be connected to the horizontal drain through a wye-branch fitting and
shall, in addition, be provided with a foot vent taken off the vertical fixture vent by means
of a wye-branch immediately below the floor and extending to the nearest partition and
then through the roof to the open air or may be connected to other vents at a point not
less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixtures served.
Drainage fittings shall be used on all parts of the vent below the floor level rim of the
fixtures served. Drainage fittings shall be used on all parts of the vent below the floor
level and a minimum slope of one-quarter (1/4) inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) back to the
drain shall be maintained. The return bend used under the drainboard shall be a one (1)
piece fitting or an assembly of a forty-five (45) degree (0.79 radius), a ninety (90)
degree (1.6 radius) and a forty-five (45) degree (0.79 radius) elbow in the order named.
Pipe sizing shall be as elsewhere required in this Code. The island sink drain, upstream
of the return vent, shall serve no other fixtures. An accessible cleanout shall be installed
in the vertical portion of the foot vent.
Chapter 33 General Requirements is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Chapter 33 General Requirements. The electrical portions of this code are included for
reference only. All electrical work shall comply with the electrical code adopted by the
City.
38
OAORDINANCES12007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Chapters 34 through 42 Electrical Provisions are hereby deleted in their entirety:
Appendix Chapters — The following Appendix Chapter from the 2006 International
Residential Code is hereby incorporated as if set out at length herein:
Appendix Chapter H, Patio Covers is hereby adopted in its entirety.
Section 5. That Chapter 7, Building and Construction, Article VI, Mechanical
Code, is hereby amended by the addition of the following as fellows:
"Section 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, ventilating, comfort cooling,
refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat -producing appliances,
the 2093 2006 International Mechanical Code as published by the International Code
Council with the exception of such sections thereof as are hereinafter deleted, modified
or amended, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated herein as if the same
were copied in its entirety. This article shall be known as the "Grapevine Mechanical
Code" and a copy of said code shall be maintained in the office of the City Secretary."
Section 7-151. Amendments to the Code is hereby amended by the addition of
deleted iR it's entirety and FeplaGed with the following:
"Section 7-151. Amendments to the Code.
The Mechanical Code adopted herein is amended as follows:
Section 102.8 Referenced codes and standards; Conflicts is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 102.8 Referenced codes and standards; Conflicts. The codes and standards
referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 unless amended
elsewhere and such codes and standards shall be considered as part of the
39
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where
S differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the
provisions of this code shall apply.
Where there arises a conflict between this code and state law, or a conflict between this
code and any other code or ordinance adopted by the city, the most restrictive
requirement shall prevail. All references to the International Existing Building Code are
hereby deleted.
All references to the International Building Code shall mean the building code adopted
by the city.
All references to the International Plumbing Code shall mean the plumbing code
adopted by the city.
All references to the International Mechanical Code shall mean the mechanical code
adopted by the city.
All references to the International Residential Code shall mean the residential code
adopted by the city.
All references to the International Energy Conservation Code shall mean the energy
code and any amendments adopted by the city and/or state law.
All references to the existing International Existing Building Code shall be replaced with
the words "existing building provisions of the construction codes adopted by the city".
All references to the International Fire Code shall be replaced with the words "fire code
adopted by the city".
Section 103.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 103.1 Genera/. The department of mechanical inspection is hereby created and
shall henceforth be known as the department of building inspection. References in this
code to the "department of mechanical inspections" shall be replaced with the words
"department of building inspections" and the executive official in charge thereof shall be
known as the building official. Reference to "code official" elsewhere in this code shall
be replaced with the words "building official".
40
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 104.4 Inspections is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 104.4 Inspections. The code official shall make all of the required inspection,
or may upon prior approval accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or
individuals.
{Remainder of paragraph remains unchanged}
Section 106.3 Application for Permit is hereby amended by the addition of a second
paragraph to read as follows:
Section 106.3 Application for Permit
{First paragraph to remain unchanged)
Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days following the date of
application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may
thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. The building
official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180
days on request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the
applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended
more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the
applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
Section 106.4.1 Approved construction documents is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 106.4.1 Approved construction documents. When the code official issues the
permit where construction documents are required, the construction documents shall be
endorsed in writing and stamped "RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION." Such
approved construction documents shall not be changed, modified or altered without
authorization from the code official. Work shall be done in accordance with the
approved construction documents.
{Remainder of section unchanged}
Section 106.4.3 Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 106.4.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the
provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building
or work authorized by such permit is not commenced and an inspection requested
within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by
such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a
period of 180 days or if more than 180 days pass between any two inspections of the
building or work, including the final inspection. In the event of an expired permit, before
such work can recommence, and/or inspections requested, a new permit shall be first
41
OAORDINANCES0007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new
permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the
original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that not more than
30 days has passed since the expiration of the permit. In order to renew action on a
permit more than 30 days after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
The building official shall have the sole discretion, except as otherwise provided herein,
to extend permits and inspection deadlines for projects of an unusually large scope.
Any building or work subject to a permit which has expired for a period of more than 30
days shall be declared a nuisance in accordance with Chapter 7, Article II, and/or
Chapter 12, Article VI of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
Section 107.1.1 Approved inspection agencies is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 107.1.1 Approved inspection agencies. The code official may accept reports of
approval agencies with prior approval provided that such agencies satisfy the
requirements as to qualifications and reliability.
Section 107.4 Temporary connection is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 107.4 Temporary connection. The code official shall have the authority to
authorize the temporary connection of a mechanical system to the sources of energy for
the purpose of testing mechanical systems or other uses deemed appropriate by the
building official.
Section 108.4 Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or
fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, installs, alters or
repairs mechanical work in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of
this code, shall be subject to punishment as provided in Section 1-6 of the Code of
Ordinances.
Section 108.5 Stop work orders is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the code official that mechanical
work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe
manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall
be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the
work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume.
Where an emergency exists, the code official shall not be required to give a written
42
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work on the
system 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 subject
to punishment as provided in Section 1-6 of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 301.7 Electrical is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 301.7 Electrical. Electrical wiring controls and connections to equipment and
appliances regulated by this code shall be in accordance with current electrical code
adopted by the city.
Section 301.8 Plumbing connections is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 301.8 Plumbing connections. Potable water supply and building drainage
system connections to equipment and appliances regulated by this code shall be in
accordance with the plumbing code adopted by the city.
Section 306.3 Appliance in attics is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall
be provided with an opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow
removal of the largest appliance. The passageway shall not be less than 30 inches
(762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in
length measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the
appliance. The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid flooring not less
than 30 inches (762 mm) wide. A level service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm)
deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front of service side of the
appliance. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by
30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough
to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum, access to the attic space shall
be provided by one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.
Section 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures as
Previously amended by the city is hereby deleted.
43
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
♦•
. �.
..
• I •
MUM
Section 306.6.1_ previously added by the city, shall be renumbered 306.5.1.1. +s
hereby added tO Fead as follows -
Section 306.4 5.1.1 Catwalk. On roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in
12 units horizontal, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced
not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to the working
platform at the appliance.
A new SeGtien 306.7 is heFeby added to read as follows:
Section 306.7 Water heaters above -ground or floor as previously added by the
city is hereby renumbered 306.6 to read as follows:
Section 306.76 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the mezzanine or platform
in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the
ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder
fastened to the building.
SeGfien 403 MeGhaniGal Ventilatien is hereby amended to read as fo!!Gws-
Section 403.2.1 Recirculation of air is hereby amended to read as follows
Section 403.2.1 Recirculation of air.
{Bulk of section unchanged)
4. Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatory
or combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical
recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
Table 403.3, required outdoor ventilation air, footnote g is hereby amended to read
as follows:
g. Transfer air permitted in accordance with Section 403.2.2. Toilet rooms
within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatory or
44
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical
recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
Section 506.3.10 Grease duct enclosure is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 506.3.10 Grease duct enclosure. A grease duct serving a Type I hood that
penetrates a ceiling, wall or floor shall be enclosed ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged)...
through the use of weather -protected openings. Clearance from the duct to the interior
surface of enclosures of combustible construction shall be not less than 18 inches (457
mm). Clearance from the duct to the interior surface of enclosures of noncombustible
construction or gypsum wallboard attached to noncombustible structures shall be not
less than 3 inches (76 mm) or more than 12 inches (305 mm).
{Exception #1 to remain unchanged)
Exception #2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Exception #3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 7-152. Registration and licensing of mechanical contractors paragraph (g)
(1): is hereby amended to read as follows:
(g) Revocation, suspension and notice.
(1) In the event of knowingly committing outstanding violations of city requirements,
including performing work for which a permit is required without first obtaining
said permit from the city, the building official may revoke or suspend a
contractor's registration up to one year. After the one-year revocation, the
mechanical contractor may reapply for registration as a new mechanical
contractor as set forth in subsections (c) and (d) of this section.
Section 6. That Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction, Article VIII, Plumbing
Code, is hereby amended by the addition of the following as-fstlews:
Section 7-171. Plumbing code adopted, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-171. Plumbing code adopted.
(a) There is hereby adopted by the City of Grapevine, Texas, the 2003 2006
International Plumbing Code published by the International Code Council,
with the exception of such sections thereof as are hereinafter deleted,
modified or amended and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated
herein as if the same was copied in full herein, and the provisions thereof
shall be the building regulations within the corporate limits of the City of
Grapevine, Texas.
45
OAORDINANCES0007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06113(07
(b) A copy of the "289-3 2006 International Plumbing Code", shall be
maintained by the office of the city secretary."
Section 901.2 Scope, as previously amended by the city is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
Section 102.8 Referenced codes and standards is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced
in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 13 unless otherwise amended and
such codes 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
apply.
When a conflict exists between this code and state law, the most restrictive requirement
shall prevail, and when a conflict exists between this code and other codes or
ordinances adopted by the city, the most restrictive shall apply.
All references to the International Building Code shall mean the building code adopted
by the city.
All references to the International Plumbing Code shall mean the plumbing code
adopted by the city.
All references to the International Mechanical Code shall mean the mechanical code
adopted by the city.
All references to the International Residential Code shall mean the residential code
adopted by the city.
All references to the International Energy Conservation Code shall mean the energy
code and any amendments adopted by the city and/or state law.
46
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
All references to the existing International Existing Building Code shall be replaced with
the words "existing building provisions of the construction codes adopted by the city".
All references to the International Fire Code shall be replaced with the words "fire code
adopted by the city".
Section 906.5.3 Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 106.5.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the
provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building
or work authorized by such permit is not commenced and an inspection requested
within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by
such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a
period of 180 days or if more than 180 days pass between any two inspections of the
building or work, including the final inspection. Inspections requested and/or performed
on work which is not complete shall not constitute an inspection for the purposes of this
section. In the event of an expired permit, before such work can be recommenced,
and/or inspections requested, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee
therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided
no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications
for such work; and provided further that not more than 30 days has passed since the
expiration of this permit. In order to renew action on a permit more than 30 days after
expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. The building official shall have
the sole discretion, except as otherwise provided herein, to extend permits and
inspection deadlines for projects of an unusually large scope. Any building or work
subject to a permit which has expired for a period of more than 30 days shall be
declared a nuisance in accordance with Chapter 7, Article II, and/or Chapter 12, Article
VI of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within
which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to
commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory
reasons. The building official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a
period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee showing that
circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being
taken. No permit shall be extended nor renewed more than once.
Section 108.4 Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or
fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions
of this code, shall be subject to punishment as provided in section 1-6 of the Code of
Ordinances.
47
0:\ORDWANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 305.6.1 Sewer depth is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304
mm) below grade.
SeGtien 312 Tests and inspeGtions is hereby amended to read as fbilews:
Section 312.9.1 Inspections is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 312.9.1 Inspections. Annual inspections shall be made of all backflow
prevention assemblies and air gaps to determine whether they are operable. In the
absence of local provisions, the owner is responsible to ensure that testing is
performed.
Section 312.9.2 Testing is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies,
double check -valve assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, reduced
pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, double check detector
fire protection backflow prevention assemblies, hose connection backflow preventers,
and spill -proof vacuum breakers shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately
after repairs or relocation and at least annually. The testing procedure shall be
performed in accordance with applicable local provisions. In the absence of local
provisions, the owner is responsible to ensure that testing is done in accordance with
one of the following standards:
{List of standards unchanged)
Section 314.2.1 Condensate disposal is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and
evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of
disposal. Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley, sidewalk, rooftop, or other
areas so as to cause a nuisance.
Section 314.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 314.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate
disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene,
polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be
selected for the pressure, temperature, and exposure rating of the installation.
{Remainder unchanged}
48
O10RDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 404.1 Where required is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 404.1 Where required. Accessible plumbing facilities and fixtures shall be
provided in accordance with State Law.
Section 410.1 Approval is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME A112.19.1 M, ASME
A112.19.2M or ASME A112.19.9M, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 1010.
Drinking fountains and water coolers shall conform to NSF 61, Section 9.
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining
establishment.
Section 412.4 Required location is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 412.4 Required location. Floor drains shall be installed in the following areas.
1. In public coin-operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of
multiple family dwellings, the rooms containing automatic clothes washers
shall be provided with floor drains located to readily drain the entire floor
area.
2. Commercial kitchens. (In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens, the
code official may accept floor sinks.)
Section 413.4 Water supply required is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 413.4 Water supply required. All food waste grinders shall be provided with a
supply of cold water. The water supply shall be protected against backflow by an air
gap or with the installation of a backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608.
Sectien 417 Showers is hereby amended to read as fellews,
Section 417.5.2 Shower lining is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 417.5.2 Shower lining. Floors under shower compartments, except where
prefabricated receptors have been provided, shall be lined and made water tight utilizing
material complying with Sections 417.5.2.1 through 417.5.2.4. Such liners shall turn up
on all sides at least 3 inches (76 mm) above the finished threshold level and shall
extend outward over the threshold and fastened to the outside of the threshold jamb.
49
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Liners shall be recessed and fastened to an approved backing ... {remainder of section
unchanged).
A New Section 417.7 Test for shower receptors is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 417.7 Test for shower receptors. Shower receptors shall be tested for water
tightness by filling with water to the level of the rough threshold. The drain shall be
plugged in a manner so that both sides of pans shall be subjected to the test at the point
where it is clamped to the drain.
Section 419.3 Surrounding materials is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 419.3 Surrounding materials. Wall and floor space to a point 2 feet (610 mm) in
front of a urinal lip and 4 feet (1219 mm) above the floor and at least 2 feet (610 mm) to
each side of the urinal shall be waterproofed with a smooth, readily cleanable, hard,
nonabsorbent material.
Section 502.3 Water heaters installed in attics is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 502.3 Water heaters installed in attics. Attics containing a water heater shall be
provided ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged) ... side of the water heater. The clear
access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by
762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the
water heater.
Section 502 Installation is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 502.5
water heaters above -ground or floor to read as follows:
Section 502.5 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or
platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above
the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder
fastened to the building.
Section 502 Installation is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection
502.5.1 Electrical requirements to read as follows:
Section 502.5.1 Electrical requirements. Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not
adequately lighted or access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level,
lighting and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 502.3.1.
SeGtiE)n 604 Safety DeViGes is hereby amended te Fe -ad as felle
50
OAORDINANCESM07 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 504.6 Requirements for discharge piping is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 504.6.4 Requirements for discharge piping.
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged}
(1-5) {unchanged}
(5) Discharge te the fleer, to an indirect waste receptor or to the
outdoors. Where {balance of Item 5 unchanged).
(6-9) {to remain unchanged)
(10) Not terminate more than six inches (6") above the 4leer or waste
receptor.
{Balance of section unchanged}
Table 605.3 Water Service Pipe is hereby amended by the deletion of Polybutylene
(PB) plastic pipe and tubing.
Table 605.4 Water Distribution Pipe as previously amended by the city, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
[Elm Kgok M, FA
MIN
..
PEX) pipe, Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing
'- ` '- --
��sat'
Section 606.1 Location of full -open valves is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 606.1 Location of full -open valves. Full -open valves shall be installed in the
following locations:
1. On the building water service pipe from the public water supply near the
curb.
2. On the water distribution supply pipe at the entrance into the structure.
3. On the discharge side of every water meter.
4. On the entrance to every water supply pipe to a dwelling unit, except
where supplying a single fixture equipped with individual stops.
5. On the water supply pipe to a gravity or pressurized water tank.
6. On the water supply pipe to every water heater.
51
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 608.' General is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and
maintained in such a manner so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids,
solids or gases being introduced into the potable water supply through cross -
connections or any other piping connections to the system. Backflow preventer
applications shall conform to applicable local regulations, Table 608.1, and as
specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.9.
Section 608.16.5 Connection to lawn irrigation systems is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply
system to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by an
atmospheric -type vacuum breaker, a pressure type vacuum breaker, a double-check
assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer ... {remainder of section
unchanged).
Section 714 Computerized Drainage Design is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 714.1 Design of drainage system is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing, design and layout of the drainage
system shall be permitted to be designed by approved engineered design methods.
Section 904.1 Roof extensions is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 904.1 Roof extensions. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be
terminated at least six (6) inches (152 mm) above the roof, except that where a roof is
to be used for any purpose other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be
run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof.
Section 912.1 Type of fixture is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 912.1 Type of fixture. A combination drain and vent system shall not serve
fixtures other than floor drains, standpipes, and indirect waste receptors. Combination
drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge from a food waste grinder or
clinical sink.
52
OAORDINANCES12007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 1101.8 Cleanouts required is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1101.8 Cleanouts required. Cleanouts shall be installed in the building storm
drainage system ... {remainder of section unchanged).
Section 1106.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm
drains, building storm sewers, and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers
shall be based on six (6) inches per hour rainfall rate.
... _Ir
11010,01 M.._ _ .
Section 7-172. Registration and licensing of plumbing contractors paragraph (g)
(1): is hereby amended to read as follows:
(g) Revocation, suspension and notice.
(1) In the event of knowingly committing outstanding violations of city requirements,
includina performina work for which a permit is required without first obtaining
said permit from the city, the building official may revoke or suspend a plumbing
contractor's registration up to one year. After the one-year revocation, the
plumbing contractor may reapply for registration as a new mechanical contractor
as set forth in subsections (c) and (e) of this section.
Section 7, That Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction, Article IX International
Fuel Gas Code is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
Section 7-180 Short Title is hereby added to read as follows:
"Section 7-180 Short Title.
53
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
This article shall be known as the "Grapevine Fuel Gas Code" and is to be cited as
such.
Section 7-181 Fuel Gas Code adopted is hereby added to read as follows:
"Section 7-181 Fuel Gas Code.
(a) There is hereby adopted by the City of Grapevine, Texas, the "2003 2006
International Fuel Gas Code" as published by the International Code Council,
with the exception of such sections thereof as are hereinafter deleted, modified
or amended and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated herein as if the
same was copied in full herein, and the provisions thereof shall be the building
regulations within the corporate limits of the City of Grapevine, Texas.
(b) A copy of the "2003 2006 International Fuel Gas Code" shall be maintained by
the office of the city secretary."
Section 7-185 Amendments to Fuel Gas Code is hereby amended by the addition
of the following added to read as follows:
"Section 7-185 Amendments to Fuel Gas Code
Section 101(IFGC) General is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of The
City of Grapevine, hereinafter referred to as "this code".
Exceptions:
Section 902.8 Referenced codes and standards is hereby amended to read as
follows:
54
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced
herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 unless amended elsewhere and such
codes and standards shall be considered as 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.
Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate the conditions of the
listing of equipment or appliance, the conditions of the listing and the manufacturer's
installation instructions shall apply.
Where there arises a conflict between this code and state law, or a conflict between this
code and any other code or ordinance adopted by the city, the most restrictive
requirement shall prevail. All references to the International Existing Building Code are
hereby deleted.
All references to the International Building Code shall mean the building code adopted
by the city.
All references to the International Plumbing Code shall mean the plumbing code
adopted by the city.
All references to the International Mechanical Code shall mean the mechanical code
adopted by the city.
All references to the International Residential Code shall mean the residential code
adopted by the city.
All references to the International Energy Conservation Code shall mean the energy
code and any amendments adopted by the city and/or state law.
All references to the existing International Existing Building Code shall be replaced with
the words "existing building provisions of the construction codes adopted by the city".
All references to the International Fire Code shall be replaced with the words "fire code
adopted by the city".
Section 908.4 Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or
fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions
of this code, shall be subject to punishment as provided in section 1-6 of the Code of
Ordinances.
55
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 202 (IFGC) Definitions is hereby amended by the addition of the following 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.
27MICCIRVA". 31
Section 304.10 Louvers and _grilles is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 304.10 Louvers and grilles. The required size of openings ... {bulk of paragraph
unchanged) ... to provide the free area specified. Where the design and free area are
not known, it shall be assumed that wood louvers will have 25 -percent free area and
metal louvers and grilles will have 50 -percent free area.
{Remainder of section unchanged)
Section 304.11 Combustion air ducts is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 304.11 Combustion air ducts.
(Bulk of section to remain unchanged)
Exception 8 is hereby amended to read as follows:
8. Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of a building shall
have the lowest side of such openings located not less than 12 inches
(305 mm) vertically from the adjoining grade level or the manufacturer's
recommendation, wherever is more stringent.
Section 305.5 Private garages is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 305.7 Clearance from _-grade is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 305.7 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at grade
level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending a
minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) above adjoining grade or shall be suspended a minimum
of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining grade.
Section 306 Access and Service Space is hereby amended to read as follows:
56
0:IORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06(13(07
Section 306.3 Appliances in attics is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 306.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall
be provided ... {bulk of paragraph unchanged) ... from the opening to the equipment.
The passageway shall have continuous unobstructed solid flooring not less than 30
inches (762 mm) wide. A level service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep
and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present at the front or service side of the
equipment. The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by
30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not large enough
to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum, access to the attic space shall
be provided by one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.
Exception 2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 306.5 Appliances on roofs or elevated structures as previously amended
by the city is hereby deleted in its entirety.
_.rj.
..
.•17=MAMM'INN"MINI
- -
..
Section 306.5.' Sloped roofs is hereby amended by the addition of anew
subparagraph 306.5.1.1. Catwalk to read as follows:
Section 306.5.1.1 Catwalk. On roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in 12
units horizontal, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not
more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to the working
platform at the appliance.
Section 306 Access and service space is hereby amended by the addition of a
new subsection 306.7 water heaters above _ground or floor to read as follows:
57
OAORDINANCES12007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or
platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above
the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder
fastened to the building.
306.7.1 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access
to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting and a
receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 306.3.1
Section 401.5 Identification is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 401.5 Identification. For other than black steel, exposed piping shall be
identified by a yellow label marked "Gas" in black letters. The marking shall be spaced
at intervals not exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm). The marking shall not be required on pipe
located in the same room as the equipment served.
Both ends of each section of medium pressure corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST)
shall identify its operating gas pressure with an approved tag. The tags are to be
composed of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped
into the tag:
"WARNING
Y2 to 5 psi gas pressure
Do Not Remove"
Section 402.3 Sizing is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 402.3 Sizing. Gas piping shall be sized in accordance with one of the following:
1. Pipe sizing tables or sizing equations in accordance with Section 402.4.
2. The sizing tables included in a listed piping system's manufacturer's
installation instructions.
3. Other approved engineering methods.
Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of Y2 inch.
Section 403.5.4 (IFGQ Corrugated stainless steel tubing is hereby amended to
read as follows:
58
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 403.5.4 (IFGC) Corrugated stainless steel tubing. Corrugated stainless steel
tubing shall be tested and listed in compliance with the construction, installation and
performance requirement of ANSI LCI/CSA 6.26, and the following requirements:
1. A current model code evaluation report must exist for the product.
2. Each element of the system (pipe and all fittings) must be properly
labeled.
3. Complete installation instructions shall be on the jobsite at any time
inspection may be performed.
4. Pressure regulators shall be installed in a ventilated attic or other
nonhabitable space with direct ventilation to the exterior.
5. A shut off valve shall be installed ahead of the manifold and shut off
valves shall be installed at the manifold for each branch.
6. Each branch shall be clearly labeled at the manifold as to which appliance
it serves.
Section 404.6 Piping in solid floors is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 404.6 Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall comply with Section
404.11.
Section 404.9 Minimum burial depth is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 404.9 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade.
Lmaw .. .a_
Section 406.4 Test pressure measurement is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 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. For tests
requiring a pressure of 3 5 psig, mechanical gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum
diameter of three and one half inches (3 '/2"), a set hand, 1/10 pound incrementation
and pressure range not to exceed 6. 15 psi. for tests requiring a pressure ef 3 psig. For
tests requiring a pressure of 10 psig, mechanical 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 2-0 30 psi.
59
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 406.4.1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than 1
% times the working pressure and shall be not less than 3 5 psig (20 kPa ga , or
at the discretion of the Code Official, the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure
of at least six (6) inches (152 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer or slope
gauge. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of
fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200 56
inches of water column pressure (52.2-kRa) (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 2-89 56 inches of water column (52.2 kPa) (7.5 psi`, the test pressure shall
be not less than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working pressure.
Section 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a length of time
satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for less than fifteen minutes. For welded
piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water
column pressure (3.48 kPa), the test duration shall be held for a length of time
satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes.
Section 409 (IFGC) Shutoff Valves is hereby amended by the addition of a new
subsection 409.1.4 valves in CSST installations to read as follows:
Section 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 a 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.
• l -• I• -• •-•' r .••' • • • •
Sectionparagra h to read as follows:
I.1 Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulator shall be installed where
"IUMC NAM.
--
{First paragraph unchanged}
Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as
specified in Section 306.
Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the regulator is
capable of being serviced and removed through the required attic opening.
60
OAORDINANCES0007 ORO DRAMATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
Section 614.6 Domestic clothes dryer ducts is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 614.6 Domestic clothes dryer ducts. Exhaust ducts for domestic clothes dryers
shall be constructed of metal and shall have a smooth interior finish. The exhaust duct
shall be a minimum nominal size of 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter. The entire exhaust
system shall be supported and secured in place. The male end of the duct at
overlapped duct joints shall extend in the direction of airflow. Clothes dryer transition
ducts used to connect the appliance to the exhaust duct system shall be metal and
limited to a single length not to exceed 8 feet (2438 mm) and shall be listed and labeled
for the application. Transition ducts shall not be concealed within construction. The
size of the duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of
termination.
Section 614.6.1 Maximum length is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 614.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct
shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the outlet terminal with not
more than two bends. When extra bends are installed, the maximum length of the duct
shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762 mm) for each 45 -degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524
mm) for each 90 -degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends, measuring in
the direction of airflow.
{Exception is unchanged}
Section 621 (IFGC) Unvented Room Heaters is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 624.1.1 Installation requirements is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 624.1.1 Installation requirements. The requirements for water heaters relative to
access, sizing, relief valves, drain pans and scald protection shall be in accordance with
the International Plumbing Code.
Section 8. That Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction Article XII Irrigation Code
is hereby amended by the addition of the following:
Section 7-221. Registration and licensing of irrigation contractors is hereby
amended by redesignating paragraph (f) to paragraph (h), and adding new
paragraphs (f) and (g) to read as follows:
61
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTSTRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13107
(f) Revocation, suspension and notice.
In the event of knowingly committing outstanding violations of city
requirements, including performing work for which a permit is required without
first obtaining said permit from the city, the building official may revoke or
suspend a irrigation contractor's registration up to one year. After the one-year
revocation, the irrigation contractor may reapply for registration as a new
irrigation contractor as set forth in subsections (c) and (e) of this section.
(q) Appeals procedures.
(1) In the event that a plumbing contractor wishes to appeal the decision of the
building official for revocation or suspension, the irrigation contractor shall file a
written notice of appeal in the office of the building official within ten days of
receipt of the notice for revocation or suspension.
(2) A hearing shall be held before the building board of appeals after the irrigation
contractor has been given notice of the hearing by personal service or certified
mail, return receipt requested, at least ten days prior to the hearing date.
(3) After the hearing, the irrigation contractor shall be notified in writing of the
determination of the building board of appeals by personal service or certified
mail, return receipt requested.
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. 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 an
emergency for the immediate 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.
62
OAORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT,doc
06/13/07
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, on this the day of 2007.
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
Matthew Boyle
City Attorney
63
0:\ORDINANCES\2007 ORD DRAFT-ATTACHMENTS\DRAFT 2007 CURRENT.doc
06/13/07
a)
NC
a) aj
N 3 N
N a) > m tY O
p > t LL Ell Q N
c a) L^ to cQ
n C O OJ L 'U N
6' O- .�. M O
a O� E� B C
a)
N E p cL Qo a c
y L
o d (D 0 m
w
C)
C:
C 'co: C 0 a) 0
ami -0m.o�—C
JO
m C-0 :3 (1)
m 07,5; c
m O -0-0 OC m O
N o m O Q) C- •-
3 cnN m '0(,- 'U
cu
0 _
> "O C CO O
o QF—~4mQ c6
0 I
E
Q_ z
a 0
ami J
a@i m
= J
o
U
o
'w W
� �CC
Q C
0
� U
U
s
to
U
N
L
L
Q
@ r
O
Q L
w U Q
�o \Q
V \ n
N@ 0 0 0 0 0
�c= 00000
3 o U LO U')
C: _0 EH Ef? Ef} Ef} eq
U_ @
_oma
N f9 0
U x
-> W a) v
c W Q
t Ll. :3 fn
o
W 0 _ U
m N m
0 U O O U
Q >' d 0
z E C
Q O mC:c % ® N E
F" 07.E N
O
9 Q
L
O
O
O
a
O
0
O
O
O
C
O
O
�
O
O
OO
O
O
to s L O
_ (D E
O
O
00
0
-C L Q) "
O
N
tf}
EA
0
O
C
a)
O C U_ L
C)
O + .T 0
O
ci
V/
's
1 1 a)
V
IE:
Q) >
O
C
C
C
'C
c m
-c
'0
c
m
E E a 3
c
a
0
G
0
m
°
O
:3 :3
E c
m 0
'E O
E�_�
O
O
O
d
o
a0i
d
C
w
�+
C
> :3Z , O
®
+C+
O
°
S L * Q 0 tS N
i
CO
O
0
a) a) m v) CMCMm
i
R
L
C
O
p0000m-0-0Ma)
0
-
0NNNN
O
C;
C L0
mv
ro
4-O
O
O
O
OC
ID
:� 'O C
0
U
m °)
0
0
0
69
:� m o0
C
WO
4a
�_
!Si
=
O
M Q .0 a) .0
C
LL
O
tC
tt5
C
O
O a) N 'O
V_
�_
C
O
O
O
s
p
a
N
r•
N C m
RE
2
=
=
'C
'C
R
4-
O .Q O Q
Q0 O
TS
C
U
0
tUC
d
U C�N m.0
a) :.OL
Rf
U
tUC
R
d
d
L
L
w
O
Q a)
cc
O
0
`_
L0
in
-0 o
o�°'0
O
O
o
v-
v-
�°
O
N
ti
N
:� :mm�c
U L OC O
O
O
O
N
L6
ER
N
: m C LO0 m C a)
4
�
4-
CO-
CO Om. O '-�
LO
NU)
N
W
O
O.
O
O LO > m
H
_
Q.
O
O
:.0
N y a) U c E
O.
O
L2
O
O
O
O
O
a:00
C to O^ U) O O U
p N U O U
CD
U 'O
o
®
O
O
O
O
O
O
o
0
O "- a) O
: r p= to L
O
O
o
O
®
O
O
O
r
O c C a)
: C L
O w CL O O
O
O
O
O
N
O
O
O
r
O C a) a)
cn O L •O
OfA
NfA
EA
to
to
i
i
: Q) 'a CO c o C
N
N
L
i
L
4-
4-
U% m O > o O m
0),7.--
V=
4.
d
d
O U L L
O
i
U C C m u M N L a)
C O• cn a) C
O
,®,o
O •U >, a) O L a) cr
w
O
.00 .
(> U. QU � `- C
p
p
y2
to
12
O
O
m�
m c E c
O
O
O
O
O
N
N
ti O
00 O
N
r
: C CL UCU
LO O C •O N LO
L Q Q (7 >
z
C4
O
M
co
cc� Or
O O
W C- (n n O c p Q C Y C
N
EA
N
d}
(D
to
69
tl
(A
000
iA
N '
EA EA
O
EA
.- o E
V7 N L L
® .— o cn 3 0
CO
a..�
O
o
Z E (7 m -0 m m
Q LO C
Z
>' U C O O Q +.. O>
O
o
00
0
o
Z m o Vim 3 o LO CO °�� aa)i
O
O
O
O
O
0 Q O m U .O U( �O U O U 'O
Q
o
O
o
®
0
C
o
0
F•� U '� V) _C a) Q) .. C a) C L
CL
UUm3LgE mac'
J
O
o
O
®
LO
o
to
o
in
r
W O:� L c Y m o co
O C m O Qw0- E m C
N
Ok
O
O
m
coO O � cU CD
O
�
O
®
YO
O
o
o
Z CO •0 0 Co O .O - C> C .0
J
�[?
O
�'
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
V_
O
U r-. a). C a) m>� +� Q C
U U O_ U C U+
F-�
o
o
0
r
0
r
0
o
_ O L
W4tf -mcm�cc -6,mmL
O C
0
o
O
®
O
O
®
L
4) Q) co— O N
'O O O C L
OU �� �Qtt_LLdLi�m
®
O
O
o
O
O
®
> p
r
6F?
O
fA
N
to
N
fA
O
to
r
to
O
<A
r
to
N M et O �O h o0 CA
a)
NC
a) aj
N 3 N
N a) > m tY O
p > t LL Ell Q N
c a) L^ to cQ
n C O OJ L 'U N
6' O- .�. M O
a O� E� B C
a)
N E p cL Qo a c
y L
o d (D 0 m
w
C)
C:
C 'co: C 0 a) 0
ami -0m.o�—C
JO
m C-0 :3 (1)
m 07,5; c
m O -0-0 OC m O
N o m O Q) C- •-
3 cnN m '0(,- 'U
cu
0 _
> "O C CO O
o QF—~4mQ c6
0 I
E
Q_ z
a 0
ami J
a@i m
= J
o
U
o
'w W
� �CC
Q C
0
� U
U
s
to
U
N
L
L
Q
@ r
O
Q L
w U Q
�o \Q
V \ n
N@ 0 0 0 0 0
�c= 00000
3 o U LO U')
C: _0 EH Ef? Ef} Ef} eq
U_ @
_oma
N f9 0
U x
-> W a) v
c W Q
t Ll. :3 fn
o
W 0 _ U
m N m
0 U O O U
Q >' d 0
z E C
Q O mC:c % ® N E
F" 07.E N
O
9 Q
The following table, based on the table published in Building Safety Magazine, 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 108 of the 2003 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.
Group 2003 International Building Code Type of Construction
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA II113 IV VA VB
A -I
Assembly, theaters, with stage
127.78
123.66
120.79
115.83
107.71
107.14
112.17
99.80
96.21
Assembly, theaters, without stage
117.86
113.75
110.88
105.92
97.79
97.23
102.26
89.88
86.30
A-2
Assembly, nightclubs
96.38
93.68
91.33
8791
82.23
81.23
84.70
74.90
72.42
A-2
Assembly, restaurants, bars, banquet
halls
95.61
92.91
89.79
87.14
80.69
80.46
83.93
73.36
71.65
A-3
Assembly, churches
118.34
114.24
111.36
106.39
98.26
97.69
102.74
90.35
86.77
A-3
Assembly, general, community halls,
libraries, museums
97.99
93.88
90.23
86.03
77.13
77.33
82.39
69.22
66.40
A-4
Assembly, arenas
95.61
9291
89.79
87.14
80.69
80.46
83.93
73.36
71
B
Business
98.42
94.86
91.84
87.54
78.33
77.90
84.20
69.96
67.- -
E
Educational
103.35
99.86
97.01
92.71
85.52
83.50
1 89.65
76.41
73.55
F-1
Factory and industrial, moderate hazard
59.69
56.94
53.54
1 51.92
44.86
45.63
49.81
38.26
36.35
F-2
Factory and industrial, low hazard
58.92
56.17
53.54
1 51.15
44.86
44.86
49.04
38.26
35.58
H-1
High Hazard, explosives
56.06
53.32
50.68
48.30
42.12
42.12
45.95
35.52
N.P.
H234
High Hazard
56.06
53.32
50.68
48.30
42.12
42.12
46.18
35.52
32.84
H-5
HPM
98.42
94.86
91.84
87.54
78.33
77.90
84.20
69.96
67.32
I-1
Institutional, supervised environment
97.18
93.85
91.32
87.62
80.39
80.34
84.96
73.88
70.96
1-2
Institutional, incapacitated
163.84
160.27
157.25
152.96
143.47
N.P.
149.61
135.09
N.P.
I-3
Institutional, restrained
111.81
108.24
105.22
100.93
92.66
91.46
97.58
84.28
80.10
I-4
Institutional, day care facilities
97.18
93.85
91.32
87.62
80.39
80.34
84.96
73.88
70.96
M
Mercantile
71.82
69.12
6599
63.34
57.28
57.04
60.12
49.94
48.24
R-1
Residential, hotels
98.16
94.82
8991
88.60
81.41
81.37
85.98
74.90
71.98
R-2
Residential, multiple family
83.81
78.45
75.93
72.23
71.00
70.00
69.73
69.00
68.23
R-3
Residential, one- and two-family
73.10
73.10
73.10
73.10
73.10
73.10
73.10
73.10
73.10
R-4
Residential, care/assisted living facilities
97.18
93.85
91.32
87.62
80.39
80.34
84.96
73.88
70.96
S-1
Storage, moderate hazard
55.29
52.55
49.I4
47.53
40.58
41.35
45.41
3398
32.07
S-2
Storage, low hazard
54.52
51.78
49.14
46.76
40.58
40.58
44.64
33.98
31.30
U
Utility, miscellaneous
42.22
39.92
37.55
35.67
30.94
30.94
33.67
25.44
24.22
Add 0.5 percent to total cost for each story over three
Deduct 20 percent for shell -only buildings
This table is based on the October 2004 edition of Building Safety, with modifications, published by the International Code Council. A regional modifier of 0.77 was utilized as established for Texas in Building
Standards, the predecessor to Building Safety.
SW/Council Agendas/2004/0904/Exhibit $.2
02/23/05 Rev 6/2007
GRAPEVINECITY OF
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FUEL GAS
PERMIT FEES
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY
BUILDING AREA
PERMIT FEES
AMOUNT DUE
(SQ FT)
EACH TRADE
I. R-3
1 - 749
$ 33.25
SINGLE FAMILY, DUPLEX
750- 1,199
$ 49.88
TOWNHOUSE,
1,200- 1,500
$ 63.18
NEW CONSTRUCTION &
1,501- 1,750
$ 76.48
ADDITIONS (PER UNIT)
1,751- 2,000
$ 83.13
2,001 - 2,250
$ 89.78
TOTAL SQ.FOOT UNDER
2,251- 3,000
$ 96.43
ROOF
3,001- 3,500
$ 103.08
3,501- 4,000
$ 109.73
$
4,001 +
$ 120.37
EACH TRADE
IL A, E, I, R-1
1- 500
$ 37.00
HOTELS, APARTMENTS,
501 -100,000
$ 17.50+.035 PER
DRINKING/DINING,
100,001 - 500,000
$ 3,500.00+.03 SQUARE
EDUCATIONAL, ASSEMBLY,
500,001 +
$15,000.00+.02 FOOT
$
INSTITUTIONAL
EACH TRADE
III. 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
$ 27.00+.009
50,001- 100,000
$ 127.00+ .007 PER
$
100,001- 500,000
500,000+
$ 327.00+ .005DOLLAR
$ 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.
v.iavv�w�iv�,iw-»cwvr�o��uvrwyv�r��nnioii c,.uvV
6/21/01/REVISED 10/27/04
TABLE R301.2(1)
GROUND SNOW LOAD
WIND SPEED
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY
5 Ib/ft
90 (3-sec-gust}/75 fastest mile I
A
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
Weatheringa
Frost line depth" Termite°
Moderate
6" Very Heavy
WINTER DESIGN
ICE BARRIER
FLOOD
AIR FREEZING
MEAN ANNUAL
TEMPe
UNDERLAYMENT
HAZARDS9
INDEX
TEMP'
REQUIRED
22°F
No
Local Code
69°F
64.9°F
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy
the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the
weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or severe") for concrete as determined from the
Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined
from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652.
b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The
jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish
grade.
C. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on
whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed
map [Figure R301.2(4)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in
accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 97 Y2 -percent
values for winter from Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Deviations from the
Appendix D temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience
as determined by the building official.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from
Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the
National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code of ordinance for
management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the currently effective FIRM and FBFM, or
other flood hazard map adopted by the community, as may be amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and
R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effect of ice damming, the
jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES". Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this
part of the table with "NO".
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100 -year return period air freezing index
(BF -days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100 -year (99%) value of the National Climatic Data
Center data table "Air Freezing Index — USA Method (Base 320 Fahrenheit)" at
www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htmi.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the
National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index — USA Method (Base
320 Fahrenheit)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
O:Ordinances\20070rdinanceDraft\Exhibit D
41
,zt en N — (,! —
r -I cn m r -i rj r4
F;"I-f;.� Fl,
O
������k����� wo��ov
u���oou��xu nw
TABLE N 1101,2.1 (I) WARM HUMID COUNTIES FOR TEXAS
ANDERSON
2.2
EDVVARDS
2-2
0ENOALL
3.1
REAL
2.2
ANGEL!NA
2.2
ELL|8
3.2
KENEDY
21
REFUG|D
21
ARANSAS
2.1
ERATH
3.2
K]NNEY
2.2
ROBERTSON
2.2
ATASCOSA
2.1
FALLS
2.2
KLEBERG
2.1
ROCKVVALL
3.2
AUSTIN
2.2
FAYETTE
2.2
LA8ALLE
2.1
RUSK
3.2
8ANOERA
2.2
FDRTBEND
2.2
LAK4AR
3.2
SAB|NE
3.2
BASTR{]P
2.2
FRANKLIN
3.2
LAK8PASAS
3.2
SANAUGU8T|NE
32
BEE
2.1
FREESTONE
2.2
LAVACA
3.2
SANJAC|NTD
2.2
BELL
2.2
FR|C)
2.1
LEE
2.2
SANPATR|C|D
2.1
BEXAR
2.2
GALVESTON
3.1
LEON
2.2
SAN SABA
3.2
BLANCD
3.1
G|LLE8P|E
3.1
LLAND
3.1
SHELBY
12
BOSQUE
2.2
GOL|AD
2.1
LIBERTY
2.2
GK4|TH
3.2
BOWIE
3.2
GDNZALES
2.2
LIMESTONE
22
STARR
2.1
BRAZOR|A
2.1
GREGG
3.2
LIVE OAK
2.1
SDKJyWERVELL
3.2
BROWN
3.2
GRIMES
2.2
MADISON
2.2
TARRANT
3.2
BRAZOS
2.2
(]UAOALUPE
2.2
MARION
3.2
T|TU8
3.2
BROOKS
2�1
HAMILTON
3.2
MATAGDRDA
2.1
TRAVIS
2.2
BURLE8ON
2.2
HARD/N
2.2
MAVERICK
2.1
TRINITY
22
BURNET
3.1
HARRIS
2.2
KXCLENNAN
2.2
TYLER
2.2
CALDVVELL
2.2
HARRISON
3.2
MCK4ULLEN
2.1
UPSHUR
3.2
CALH[)UN
2.1
HAYS
2.2
MED|NA
2.2
UVALDE
2.2
CAMERON
2.1
HENOERSDN
3.2
/N|LAM
2,2
VALVERDE
2.2
CHAMBERS
2.2
HIDALGO
2.1
MILLS
3.2
VAN ZANDT
3.2
CAMP
3.2
HDDO
3.2
MONTGOMERY
2.3
VICTORIA
2.1
CASS
3.2
HOPK|NS
3.2
MORRIS
3.2
WALKER
2.2
CHEROKEE
2.2
HILL
2.2
NACO(]DDCHES
3,2
VVALLER
2.2
COLORADO
2.2
HOUSTON
2.2
NAVARR{}
32
WASHINGTON
2.2
COMAL
2.2
HUNT
3.2
NEWTON
22
VVE8B
2.1
C(}MANCHE
3.2
JACKSON
2.1
NUECES
2.1
VVHARTON
2.1
C{}RYELL
2.3
JASPER
2.2
ORANGE
2.2
VVILLACY
2.1
DALLAS
3.2
JEFFERSON
2.2
PALO PINTO
3.2
VV|LL\AK4SON
2.2
DELTA
3.2
J|;W HOGG
2.1
PAN0LA
3.2
WILSON
2.2
DENTON
3.2
JIM WELLS
2.1
PARKER
3.2
WOOD
3.2
DEVV|TT
2.1
JOHNSON
3.2
POLK
22
ZAPATA
2.1
D|K4yW|T
2.1
K)4RNES
2.1
Fl4|NS
3.2
ZAVALA
2A
DUVAL
2.1
KAUFK4AN
3.2
RED RIVER
3.2
OWN
TABLE
TEY,4,S
Climate Zone
Sub -Climate Zone
Thermal Criteria
IP units
Sl units
2.1
1,400 < HDD65° F <500
833 <HDD 18° C< 278
2
2.2
2,499 < HDD65° F <1,500
1,388 <HDD 18° C< 833
3.1
2,499 < HDD65° f <1,500
1,388 <HDD 18° C< 834
3.2
2,999 < HDD65° F <2,500
1,666 <HDD 18° C< 1,389
3
3.3
3,499 < HDD65° F <3,000
1,944 <HDD 18° C< 1,667
3.4
3,999 < HDD65° F <3,500
2,222 <HDD 18° C< 1,945
4
4
4,499 < HDD65° F <3,500
2,500 <HDD 18° C< 1,945
O:Ordinances\2007OrdinanceDraft\Exhibit I
!J
w
U
Q>
Ln
Ln
LO
LO
o
0
0
0
0
0'
a
o
r�
r.
I-
r-
co
o
m
w
�
U U)
w 2
co J Q
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
z w
Z
:EQ Q
O
O
O
O
Ln
(C)
N
co
U7
CC)
O
00
co
co
O
O
ti
r-
ti
r-
LIJ
J
co Q�
m
w
J
P
P
P
P
P
P
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O Q
P
P
P
P
P
— P
— P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
—
P
U-
w w
O,�( J -j
P
M
M
CO
M
CO
Cl)
Ln
M
Cl)
CO
Ln
MM
co
Ln
M
M
(O
O)
O Q Q
P
P
P
P
F
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
w
Z J
O
O
O
0
O
00
00
00
O
00
00
co
O
c0
Lb
O
O
00
O
00
J ;
P
M
M
M
M
M
CO
M
M
Cl)
M
co
M
M
M
Cl)
M
Cl)
Cl)
co
U �
Z
O
ow
Ln
M
Ln
Cl)
Ln
M
L
co
o
O
Lo
Cl)
Lo
M
0
O
Ln
co
Ln
Cl)
o
It
o
d'
O
rt
U-)
co
o
It
o
�t
O
It
O
'1;
(j
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
LLI
U Z
w
LL
= O
(� V
O
Ln
Ln
CO
P
to
Ln
Lfl
Ln
Ln
P
Ln
(o
v;
Ln
CC)
Ln
to
P
LC)
(p
V:
O
(o
P
Ln
Ln
V
O
'Cf
lL')
Ln
v
0
v
O
v;
Jr
Y LL
0
0
0
0
0
0
o
O
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
U
z
O
O
o
W)
Ln
P
Ln
Ln
P
o
Ln
Ln
'
o
o
P
Ln
o
Ln
o
0
U
OO
r-:
(O
Ln
(o
Ln
Ln
V
(o
U?
Ln
t
(q
Ln
v.
d:
In
d.
V_
v,
U)<
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
O
O
0
0
O
o
O
o
O
o
z
w
U-
0 O Q
O
cG O Q
Ln
0
Ln
o
Ln
O
Ln
O
Ln
O
Ln
O
LO
O
Ln
O
Ln
O
Ln
O
u Q J
a� Z Q
P
N
N
CO
P
N
N
M
P
N
N
M
•--
N
N
M
N
N
M
w
w Q
Q Z
P
N
r
N
M
U O
N
N
M
c'>
co
J Cc N
U �
a
w
N
U
R
2
x
w
m
0
c
M
CD
M
M
0
N
—
—
N
=
ztt
=
=
04
N
04
(N
N
cli
CN
N
L6
(6
(6
CO
Ld
&
(6
CO
cy")
Cl)
co
co
00
00
00
co
0)
M
00
a)
0)
C)
00
�2
co
oo
oo
oo
oo
00
00
00
F—
co
CY)
Ce)
Cl)
(Y)
Cl)
Of
Of
of
Of
Of
w
�
Z
z
z
z
z
z
z
I
z
LO
rl-
I—
r--
LO
I-
rl—
I-
ll�
Ci
Ci
Ci
NI:
Ci
cl
cl
CD
CD
CD
C)
C)
C)
C)
CD
W)
r-
r-
I-
LO
I-
fl-
rl-
,3:
c,�
cl
c?
":
cy�
C?
cl
O
CD
C>
C
C)
C)
0
C)
L2
C)
Lr)
CD
LO
C)
LO
C)
C%4
N
CY)
CN
C\l
(Y)
,,I:
co
2
x
w
m
0
c
-j
-j C�
') Q O
3 U
Ln
LnLO
LC)
M
O
(fl
O
Ln
ti
LO
r
O
o
(O
O
Ln
F-
Ln
F-
e-
o
--
O
o
�-
O
0
o
CO
6)
(O
O
(O
O
W
M
r
M
r
M
7
M
r
7
r
O
O
7
r
O
O
f
7
r
7
O
O
O
O
Q
Q LL
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
o
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
U
cn
1- of
Z F-
J
O
O
O
O
N
(O
t�
fl-
N
(O
I0
ti
O
(O
O
N
N
N
Nw
T
0)
O
O
o
C
o
O
CO
Cl)
Cl)
Cl)
-
O
o
O
O
O
O
O
O
O)
QQ LL
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
m
O
L)
w
rn
o
rn
o
L`
rr-
rn
rn
�
ti
r-
ti
r
ti
r
r
r
O
CO
(c
(D
o
o
(D
rr
v
(o
(o
v
v
It
rr
rr
rr
d
v
v
O Q
o
o
O
o
0
0
0
o
O
O
o
O
o
O
o
O
o
O
O
o
-L u
LL ,
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0'
o
0
0'
o
O
o
0
0
0
0
w
J
LL J ~
O
00
N
00
N
00
N
W
N
co
N
CO
N
CO
1-
co
W
00
ti
N
co
N
OJ
N
0
<-
N
N
co
N
0
—
rl-
O
CO
Q U
O
O
O
O
O
o
O
o
O
o
O
o
o
O
o
o
O
O
O
O
rO 3: LL
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O0
O
O
O
U ry
z 0
LO
LO
Ln
0
Ln
O
0
O
Ln
O
0
O
Ln
O
O
o
Ln
O
O
O
J UU)
co
co
co
M
M
M
M
co
M
M
Cl)
co
M
co
M
co
M
CO
co
o
O
o
O
o
o
O
o
O
o
0
o
O
o
O
o
O
o
o
O
d
w w
o
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
o
co
0
0
0
U j
S
(�
O
Ln
Lf)
.-
to
U1
�-
CO
U)
U)
�-
co
O
to
O
�-
to
O
O
U
Cl.
I�
(fl
U)
(R
Ln
U)
rf
(O
Ln
U)
�t
C4
to
d:
V;
(C)
,I;
V:
Y U-
O
o
O
o
O
O
o
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
o
O
O
O
o
Z
O
~
�
�
' c`n
o,
.-
Ln
Ln
co
LO
LO
�-
Ln
(O
v,
Ln
co
Ln
Lq
Ln
o
v;
o
c0
—
Ln
Ln
v
o
IT
Ln
U)
o
O
�
U)
O
O
O
O
O
o
O
o
O
o
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
LQ
Z j
w
U -
0
W
D C�O
Q
Ln
O
Ln
O
LO
O
LC)
o
Ln
o
LO
O
U)
O
U)
O
LO
O
Ln
O
Q
c jZ y< LL
w
wa
Q Z
•-
(V
r"
N
M
U O
N
N
M
M
M
J lb
U
�
M
Y
Y
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
6
6
6
0
6
6
6
6
00
00
co
�
co
co
�
L
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
6
6
6
6
6
6
O
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
CCD
0
0
C;
o
co
0
0
0
�V
M
M
Cl)
Cl)
M
M
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
M
LO
c+l�i
C
lzt
M
c�
M
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
N
OM
LO
O
O
sLO
—
N
N
c
co
Y
TABLE N 1102.3.6
PRESCRIPTIVE ENVELOPE COMPONENT CRITERIA ADDITIONS
TO AND REPLACEMENT WINDOWS FOR EXISTING DETACHED
ONE- AND TWO- FAMILY DWELLINGS
a. "Ceiling R -value" shall be required for flat or inclined (cathedral) ceilings. Floors over
outside air shall meet "Ceiling R -value" requirements.
b. Basement wall insulation to be installed in accordance with Section 402.2.6.
C. "Crawl space wall R -value" shall apply to unventilated crawl spaces only. Crawl space
insulation shall be installed in accordance with Section 402.2.8.
d. Sunroom additions shall be required to have a maximum fenestration U -factor of 0.50 in
locations with 2,000 to 5,999. In locations with 0 — 5,999 HDD, the minimum ceiling
R -value shall be R-19 and the minimum wall R -value shall be R-13.
e.
O:Ordinances\20070rdinanceDraft\Exhibit L
MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
HEATING
DEGREE
DAYS
Fenestration
U -factor
Ceiling
R-valuea,e
Wall
R-valuee
Floor
R -value
Basement wall
R-valueb
Slab
perimeter
R -value
Crawl
space wall
R -Value
0-1,999
.075
R-26
R-13
R-11
R-5
R-0
R-5
2,000 — 3,999
0.50
R-30
R-13
R-19
R-8
R-0
R-10
4,000 — 5,999
0.40
R-38
R-18
R-21
R-10
R-0
R-19
a. "Ceiling R -value" shall be required for flat or inclined (cathedral) ceilings. Floors over
outside air shall meet "Ceiling R -value" requirements.
b. Basement wall insulation to be installed in accordance with Section 402.2.6.
C. "Crawl space wall R -value" shall apply to unventilated crawl spaces only. Crawl space
insulation shall be installed in accordance with Section 402.2.8.
d. Sunroom additions shall be required to have a maximum fenestration U -factor of 0.50 in
locations with 2,000 to 5,999. In locations with 0 — 5,999 HDD, the minimum ceiling
R -value shall be R-19 and the minimum wall R -value shall be R-13.
e.
O:Ordinances\20070rdinanceDraft\Exhibit L
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE GRAPEVINE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION, RELATING TO
THE ADOPTION OF THE 2006 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) FOR EACH SEPARATE OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE
OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY DURING
OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS; 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, the City Council has determined that the passage of this Ordinance is in the best
interest of the health, safety and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED 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 ll, Fire Protection and Prevention, Article III, Fire Code, Section
11-40, 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 2006 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 2006 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
Section 101.1 Title; change to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Grapevine Fire Code, hereinafter referred to
as "this code."
Section 102.3 Change of use or occupancy, change to read as follows:
102.3 Change of use or occupancy. The provisions of the
Building Code adopted by the City shall apply to all buildings undergoing a change of
occupancy.
Section 102.4 Application of building code, change 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
Com. Repairs, alterations and additions to existing structures shall comply with the lhterHatiaHal
& i ng BuildMg Go codes and ordinances adopted by the City of Grapevine.
Section 102.5 Historic buildings, change to read as follows:
102.5 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.
Section 102.6, change to read as follows:
102.6 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be
those that are listed in Chapter 45 and such codes when specifically adopted, and standards shall
be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced
standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. Whenever amendments have been adopted to
the referenced codes and standards each reference to said code and standard shall be considered
to reference the amendments as well Any reference to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall
mean the Electrical Code as adopted by the City of Gra ep vine.
Section 103.1; Change to read as follows:
103.1. General. The department of fire pfeve fire prevention division is established within
the jurisdiction under the direction of the fire code official. The function of the depaAment
division shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this
code.
Section 104.1; Add sentence to end of paragraph to read as follows:
M
104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code
and shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code, and to adopt policies,
procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such
interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in compliance with the intent
and purpose of this code and shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically
provided for in this code. The fire code official, with approval of the administrator, is authorized
to make and enforce such rules and regulations for the prevention and control of fires and fire
hazards as may be necessary from time to time.
Section 105.6.10, Covered mall buildings. Item #1 is deleted and replaced with new Item #1 to
read as follows:
1. The placement of retail fixtures and displays in any egress __path concession
equipment that may or may not be using heating devices display of highly
combustible goods and similar items in the common areas of the mall
Section 105.6.30, Change to read as follows:
105.6.30 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 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
improved location.
3. Recreational fires in approved outdoor fireplaces or approved fire pits
Add Section 105.7.7.1 Hazardous material storage tanks: to read as follows:
Section 105.7.7.1 Hazardous material storage tanks. A construction permit is required to
install or remove an underground or aboveground hazardous material storage tank or to change
the contents of said tank. This section includes motor vehicle fuel storage tanks construction site
temporary fuel tanks, and motor oil storage tanks.
Add Section 105.7.7.2 Hood and duct fire extinguishing system; to read as follows:
Section 105.7.7.2 Hood and duct fire extinguishing systems. A Construction permit is required
to install a hood and duct fire extinguisher system
Add new Section 105.7.10.1 Security Gates, to read as follows:
Section 105.7.10.1 Security Gates. A construction permit is required to install Security gates
across any drive lane or fire lane and shall comply with Section 503.6 of this code
Add new Section 105.7.10.2 Special fire protection systems, to read as follows
Section 105.7.10.2 Special fire protection systems A construction permit is required to install
any special fire protection system This includes all fire extinguishing systems_ classified as
Special Extinguishing System by the code official.
Add new Section 105.7.10.3 Speed Bumps, to read as follows:
Section 105.7.10.3. Speed Bumps No person firm or corporation shall place, construct, erect or
maintain M speed bumps) in a marked fire lane fire zone or emergency access easement,
without first obtaining a permit Such speed bum(s) shall be constructed as not to exceed the
height of five inches and a rise at the ratio of two to one and shall be located not less than fifth
feet apart.
Add New Section 105 713 Security Gates to read as follows:
Section 105.7.13 Security Gates
A construction permit is required to install or modify a security gate See Section 503.6 for
definition of security gate•
Add new Section 105.8 Required special permits; to read as follows:
Section 105.8.1 Tents and membrane structures inside a building. A permit is required to
erect construct inflate or assemble a tent that is greater than 400 square feet in size inside a
building.
Section 105.8.2 Cooking inside an assembly occupancy, exhibit hall, ballroom, or foyer/pre-
function area A permit is required to fry, deep fav bake grill, or, otherwise cause to be cooked
a_ny food substance by an exhibitor inside an exhibit hall ballroom or foyer/pre-function area of
an assembly occupancy.
Section 108.1 Board of Appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders,
decisions or determinations made by the 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 members and follow the procedures as prescribed in this
section This board shall be known as the Building Board of Appeals.
Section 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.
0
Section 109.3 Violation penalties, is hereby amended as follows:
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to
comply with any of the requirements thereof or who 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,
punishable by a fine of not more than [AMOtNT] dellafs er- by impr-i-enment not meeeding
PTTTMT2ET? (1L` DAYS], VCl beth sueh fine
or-'' impfisemne E 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, and each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be
deemed a separate offense.
111.4 Failure to comply, is hereby amended 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 less +u.. r. AA rnT TXTrri art-aQ1 lars or -
more
than two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars.
Section 202 General Definitions; is hereby amended to include the following definitions;
FIREWATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic surveillance
of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals or standby personnel when
required by the fire code official for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards,
detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the fire department.
FIRE ZONE. Any area designated by the fire code official for the pu ose of gaining—access to
fire protection equipment or connections.
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
OUTDOOR FIRE PLACE — See Section 302.
SELF SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY Real roroperty designed and used for the pu_pr ose 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 Chief When
utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for utilization shall
be as normally calculated by the jurisdiction.
Section 302.1, Definitions: Add the following definitions;
OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. A device or structure designed and constructed in accordance with
recognized standards for the burning of natural combustible materials
5
OUTDOOR FIRE PIT A place structure or appliance that is designed and approved for the
burning of combustible material that does not have a flue chimney or duct and the combustion
gases are emitted directly into the atmosphere.
Section 304.3.2Capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet, add exception to read as follows:
304.3.2 Capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet. Containers with a capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic
feet (40 gallons) (0.15 m3) shall be provided with lids. Containers and lids shall be constructed
of noncombustible materials or approved combustible materials.
Exception, Containers used outside of structures as trash receptacles.
Section 305.1 clearance from ignition sources. Change to read as follows:
305.1 Clearance from ignition sources. A minimum of eighteen (18) inches of cElearance
between ignition sources, such as luminaries, heaters, flame -producing devices and combustible
materials shall be maintained 'in an appfeved mannern
Section 305.2 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources. Change to read as follows:
305.2 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources. Hot ashes, cinders, smoldering coals or
greasy or oily materials subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited in a combustible
receptacle or trash dumpster, within 10 feet (3048 mm) of other combustible.... {rest of section to
remain the same}.
Section 307.2 Permit Required; change to read as follows:
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with
Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife
management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or a bene open burning.
Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the
land upon which the fire is to be kindled.
Examples of state or local law, or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may include
but not be limited to the following:
1 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality guidelines and/or restrictions.
2 State County or local temporary or permanent bans on open burning.
3 Local written policies as established by the Code Official.
Section 307.4 Location; change to read as follows:
307.4 Location. The location for open burning, shall not be less than 50 feet ( 52 0 intn) 300
feet (91 440 mm) from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from
spreading to within 50 feet (' `240 mm' 300 feet 91 440 mm) of any structure. For recreational
fire requirements see section 307.4.2.
2
Exceptions:
1. Fires in approved containers that are not less than 43 25 feet (4572 mm) from a
structure.
2. {Exception 32 remains the same.}
Section 307.4.1 Bonfires; Change to read as follows:
307.4.1 Bonfires. Bonfires are prohibited in the City of Grapevine.
Section 307.4.2 Recreational Fires; change to read as follows:
307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not are prohibited unless conducted in an
outdoor fireplace or fire pit or other approved device or appliance designed for such purpose
Approved fireplaces or appliances shall be equipped with a chimney, stack or be equipped with a
form fitting metal screen. Outdoor fireplaces shall be no less than 8 feet from a structure
When a recreational fire is conducted in an approved fire pit it shall not be eendueted within 25
feet (7620 mm) of a structure or combustible material. Care should be taken to prevent the
spread of the fire to the nearest structure.
Add Section 307.4.3 and 307.4.4 to read as follows:
307.4.3 Trench Burns. Trench Burns shall be conducted in air curtain trenches and in
accordance with Section 307.2.
307.4.4 Keep Warm Fires. Keep warm fires will be allowed at construction sites provided the
fire is kept in a metal barrel or can, covered with a wire screen and attended at all times The
keep warm fires must be no less than fifteen (15) feet from all structures The Fire Marshal may
prohibit keep warm fires when wind or weather conditions are such that a fire hazard will be
created. Keep warm fires shall be fueled with non -treated wood only. Burning of trash is
prohibited Keep warm fires will be prohibited upon receipt of a citizen complaint for obnoxious
odor or excessive smoke production.
Section 307.5 Attendance, change to read as follows:
307.5 Attendance. Open burning, trench burns, benfi-res or recreational fires shall be constantly
attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher complying
with Section 906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire -extinguishing
equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for
immediate utilization.
Section 408.2.2 Announcements, change to read as follows:
408.2.2 Announcements. In theaters, motion picture theaters, auditoriums and similar assembly
occupancies in Group A used for non -continuous programs, the fire code official may require an
audible announcement sha11 be made not more than 10 minutes prior to the start of each program
In
to notify the occupants of the location of the exits to be used in the event of a fire or other
emergency.
Exception: In motion picture theaters, the announcement is allowed to be projected upon the
screen in a manner approved by the fire code official.
Section 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities, add the following sentence to the first paragraph:
Except for single- and two-family residences the path of measurement shall be along a minimum
of a ten feet (10') wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the structure.
Add Section 503.1.4, to read as follows:
503 14 Access and Loading 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).
Section 503.2.1 Dimensions; change to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 20 feet 6096 nu* 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.
Section 503.2.7 Grade, change to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The gr-ade of the fife apparatus aeeess read shall be within the limits establishe
department'sby the fife eade effieial based en the fire . Fire Apparatus access roads
shall not exceed 7 percent in grade_ .
Exception: Grades steeper than 7 percent as approved by the fire chief.
Section 503.3; change to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. 1"ererod by the fire eade "ffieiui,
times and be feplaeed or- fepair-ed when neeessary to pr-evide adequate visibility. 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,
gpproved 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 at 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 Dost and the bottom of the sign shall be six feet six
inches above finish grade. Signs shall be spaced no more than 50 feet apartSigns may be
installed on permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the code official
Section 503.4; changed to read as follows
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be
obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and
clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Unattended vehicles
parked in a fire lane are subject to being towed at the owner's expense
Exception: The temporary loading or unloading of passengers or contents the vehicle operator
shall not leave the vehicle unattended at any time The vehicle must be capable of being moved
at an. time.
503.6 Security gates, changed to read as follows:
503.6 Security gates. Where security gates are installed they shall be installed to comply with
this section.
Add Section 503.6 1 Definitions. To read as follows:
503.6.1 Definitions
SECURITY GATE. As used herein a security gate shall be any device located onrp ivate
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 can
only be opened by a human operator situated on the premises or by remote control or
both.
OWNER shall mean a person corporation partnership association or any other similar
entity
LIGHT DUTY METAL CHAIN shall mean a chain with the maximum diameter of metal
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 means a security gate located on private property where more than one (l)
security gate exists. The owner shall designate in writing to the fire department the main
Add Sections 503.6.2 Minimum requirements and 503.6.3 Main gates, to read as follows:
503.6.2 Minimum requirements. Security gates and gates securingfire ire 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 swingingy 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 theag to 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 official.
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.
503.6.3 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 rates 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.
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 506.1 Where required; change 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 of an approved type manufactured by the KNOX Company and
shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. The fire code
UR
official is also authorized to require specialized automatic opening systems as needed The
specialized systems shall be compatible with the fire department.
Section 508.5.1 Where required. Delete this section in its entirety and replace with new Section
508.5.1 to read as follows:
508.5.1 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 stone. Installation details are to be shown on the plans
Fire hydrants shall be installed according to the Grapevine Code of Ordinances
Section 803.3.2 Artwork and 803.4.2 Artwork, add exception to read as follows:
Exception: Walls 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.
Section 901.2 Construction Documents; add sentence to paragraph to read as follows:
901.2 Construction documents. The fire code official shall have the authority to require
construction documents and calculations for all fire protection systems and to require permits be
issued for the installation, rehabilitation or modification of any fire protection system.
Construction documents for fire protection systems shall be submitted for review and approval
prior to system installation. Approved plans shall be on site at all times during construction
inspections and testing.
Section 902.1 Definitions, change following definitions to read as follows:
FIRE AREA. The aggregate floor afea enelosed and beuiided by fire walls, fife baffiefs, exter-ief
building.walls, of fire r-esistanee rated her-izental assemblies of a 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 structure
STANDPIPES, TYPE OF, Standpipes types are as follows:
Manual dry. A dry standpipe system that does not have a permanent water supply
attached to the system. Manual dry standpipe systems require water from a fire department
pumper to be pumped into the system through the fire department connection in order to supply
the system demand. The system must be supervised asspecified in Section 905.2.
Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and
structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.
11
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 and automatic fire
alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by a wall with a fire -
resistance rating of not less than 1 hour and a floor/ceiling assembly with a fire -resistance rating
of not less than 2 hours.
Approved automatic extinguishing, systems shall be installed in all stories of buildings three or
more stories in height including Group R Division 3, Private Dwelling Units.
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 sprinklersystem.
Section 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. Thee floor area, regardless of fire rated separations, exceeds 12,000-6,000 square feet;
2. The fire floor area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
3. The fife floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge or
4. The fire floor area contains a multi -theater complex.
Section 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 fire floor area exceeds 5000 square feet (465 M2);
T fife ht� o f 100 e.- t
%n. i�iv iLv � till V VC 1a�1 L�V� �1L L LL ee, ^
3.2. The fire floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3
occupancies where on of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire gross floor area including mezzanines regardless of fire rated separations
exceeds 2,000 6,000 square feet;
2. The fire floor area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
3. The fife floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as 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.
Section 903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-4
occupancies where on of the following exists:
1. The €irerog ss floor area, including mezzanines regardless of fire rated separations,
exceeds 12,000 6,000 square feet;
2. The fire floor area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
3. The fife floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
12
Exception: Areas used exclusively as 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.
Section 903 Automatic sprinkler systems is hereby amended by the addition of a new
subsection 903.2.1.6 Group B as follows:
Section 903.2.1.6 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group B occupancy where one of the followin exists:
1. Where a Group B gross floor area including mezzanines regardless of fire separation
exceeds 6,000 square feet; or
2. Where a Group B floor area is located three or more stories above grade.
Section 903.2.2 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E
occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E occupancies with a fire areas gross floor area, including
mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations greater than 20,000 6,000 square feet in
area.
2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.3 Group F4 F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group F-4 F occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Where Group F '�fe area where a gross floor area including mezzanines regardless of
fire rated separations, exceeds 12,008 6,000 square feet; or
2. Where a Group F-4 F fire floor area is located mere th three or more stories above
grade plane_3. 3A%er-e the eembined area of all Cir-oup F 1 fire areas en all —er\
floors,
ifieludifig any
-2).
Section 903.2.3.1 Woodworking operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all Group F -I F occupancy fire gross floor areas that contain 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.
Section 903.2.5 Group L An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
with a Group I fire floor area.
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2
or- 903.3.1.3. shall be allowed in Group I-1 facilities.
13
Section 903.2.6 Group M, An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Where a Group M fire gross floor area including mezzanines regardless of fire rated
separations exceeds 12,000 6,000 square feet; or,
2. Where a Group M fife floor area is located more th three or more stories above grade
plane.;;--er
3. Wher-e the eembined area of all Group M fire areas on all fleefs, ineluding any
24,000 square for (2230 m2).
Section 903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire floor area.
Exception: Group R-3 occupancies that do not exceed 6,000 square feet..
Section 903.2.8 Group -S4 S, An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings containing a Group &4 S occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-4 S fife area gross floor area including mezzanines regardless of fire rated
separations exceeds 12,000 (, , , S-4') 6,000 square feet;
2. A Group S4 S frre floor area is located mer -e tha== three or more stories above grade
plane; or
3. ,
ineluding
emee a 24,000 squafe feet (2230 } The Group S occu anc is used as an open or
���.., .,.._ p p X. p
enclosed parking _ag rage.
903.2.8.1 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. in a it the
All buildings with a repair garage servicing vehicles in a basement shall be provided with a fire
sprinkler system.
Add Section 908.2.8.3 Self=service storage facility, to read as follows
Section 903.2.8.3 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all self -storage facilities:
Exception: One -stogy self-service storage facilities that have no interior corridors, with a
one-hour fire barrier separation wall installed between every storage compartment.
14
MIM Mm
50- MEN I
Add Section 908.2.8.3 Self=service storage facility, to read as follows
Section 903.2.8.3 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all self -storage facilities:
Exception: One -stogy self-service storage facilities that have no interior corridors, with a
one-hour fire barrier separation wall installed between every storage compartment.
14
903.2.9 Group S-2 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with new Section 903.2.9 to
read as follows:
903.2.9 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the gross floor area
regardless of fire rated separations,.exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
Delete Section 903.2.9.1 in its entirety.
Section 903.2.10.3 Buildings 55 feet or more in height is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 903 Automatic Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended by the addition of new subsection
903.2.10.4 System design, to read as follows:
Section 903.2.10.4. System design. The automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
the building as specified by N.F.P.A. Standard No 13 and the following:
1. The sprinkler system shall be looped between standpipe risers at the bottom in all
buildings
2. A minimum of one fire pump shall be provided and sized for the sprinkler demand and
for a minimum 500 gallons per minute fire department standpipe operation.
3. Operation of the sprinkler system shall activate the voice communications spm
Add sections 903.2.12.3, 903.2.12.4 and 903.2.12.5, to read as follows
903.2.12.3 High -piled combustible storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12
feet (4572 rnni), see Chapter 23 to determine ifthose provisions apply.
903.2.12.4 Spray booths and rooms New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be
protected by an approved fire -extinguishing system
Add paragraph to Section 903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems, to read as follows:
All NFPA 13 systems shall use metal piping as allowed in NFPA 13 Clorinated polyvinyl
chloride (CPVC) and polybutylene pipe shall not be used in Group A B E F H I M S or U
occupancies nor in any building classified as a high rise building as defined in the International
Building Code as adopted b the he City of Grapevine.
Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the code official automatic Aa atie
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
IR
fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the nature of
the contents, when approved by the code official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building by walls
and floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies having a fire -resistance rating of not less than
2 hours.
4. in rooms or- areas that are of noneembustible eenstfuetien with vl4fielly neneeffibustible
eentent s
Section 903.3.5, add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with the
supply requirements of the respective standards; however, every fire protection system shall be
designed with not less than a 10 p.s.i. safety factor.
Section 903.4, add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each floor.
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 indicatingthe he 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.
Add Section 903.6.2 to read as follows:
903.6.2 Spray booths and rooms Existing spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by
an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system in accordance with Section 1504.
Section 905.2; change to read as follows:
905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with this
section and NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a minimum of 10
psi g and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high/low alarm.
Section 905.3.2; change to read as follows:
905.3.2 Group A. Class I wet standpipes shall be provided in nenspfinkler- a Group A buildings
having an occupant load exceeding 1,000 persons.
Section 905.3.2; delete exceptions 41 and #2.
Section 905.4, item #5; change to read as follows:
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 -percent
slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a two-way hose connection located either ...
(remainder of paragraph unchanged) .
16
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.
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 supervisor signal at the central station upon
tampering
Section 906.1; delete exception under #1.
Add Section 907.1.3 to read as follows:
907.1.3 Design Standards. All alarm systems new or replacement serving 50 or more alarm
actuating devices shall be addressable fire detection systems Alarm systems serving more than
75 smoke detectors or more than 200 total alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent
addressable fire detection systems.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building remodel or
expansion initiated after the effective date of this code as adopted exceeds 30% of the
building. When cumulative building remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the building
the fire alarm system shall be brought into compliance with this code within 18 months of
permit application.
Add paragraph to Section 907.2 Where required — new buildings and structures, to read as
follows:
An external strobe device is to be installed above the fire department connection on all buildings
that have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed and is e uipped with a fire department
connection..
Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E educational
occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors are installed, such systems
or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection
system shall be installed in Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of
100' open space all buildings whether portable buildings or the main building will be
considered one building for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm
systems.
Section 907.2.3; change exception #1 and add exception #1.1 to read as follows:
1. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant load of less than 50
when provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
17
1 1 Residential In -Home day care with not more than 12 children may use
interconnected single station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of more
than five children 2 1/2 or less years of age see Section 907.2.6.)
Section 903.2.10.4 Acceptance testing is hereby renumbered 907.2.10.5.
Section 907fare alarm and detection Sytems, is hereby amended by the addition of a new
paragraph 907.2.10.4, Alterations, repairs and additions.
Section 907 2 IO 4 Alterations, repairs and additions. When interior alterations, repairs or
addition requiring a permit occur or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in
existing dwellings the individual dwelling unit shall be provided with smoke alarms located as
required for new dwellings; the smoke alarms shall be interconnected and hard wired.
Exceptions:
1 Smoke alarms in existing areas shall not be required to be interconnected and
hardwired where the alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior
walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure unless there is an attic crawl space, or
basement available which could provide access for hardwiring and interconnection
without the removal of interior finishes.
2 Repairs to the exterior surfaces of dwellings are exempt from the requirements of this
section.
Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows:
907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having M floors used for human occupancy located
more than 7-5 55 feet (224V54 n) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall
be provided with an automatic fire alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm communications
system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2
Section 907.2.12, exception #3; change to read as follows:
Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the
International Building Code., when used for open air seating-, however, this exception
does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes restaurants and
similarly enclosed areas.
Add Section 907.6.1 to read as follows:
907.6.1 Installation 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.
*Section 907.9.2; change to read as follows:
907.9.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have gRy floor located more than 7-5 55 feet (2-2
gam) above the ... (remainder of section unchanged}.
RM
Section 913.1 General, changed to read as follows:
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 Dumps with
other structures.
913.4 Valve supervision, add second paragraph to read as follows:
913.4 Valve supervision. Where provided, the fire pump suction, discharge and bypass valves,
and the isolation valves on the backflow prevention device or assembly shall be supervised
open by one of the following methods.
1. Central -station, proprietary, or remote -station signaling service.
2. Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an audible signal at a constantly
attended location.
3. Locking valves open.
4. Sealing of valves and approved weekly recorded inspection where valves are located
within fenced enclosures under the control of the owner.
The fire -pump system shall also be supervised for "loss of power" "phase reversal" and ",pump
running" conditions by-upervisory signal on distinct circuits
Section 1008.1.3.4, add new sentence to read as follows:
1008.1.3.4 Access -controlled egress doors. In fully sprinklered buildings Tthe entrance doors
in a means of egress in buildings with an occupancy.... {remainder of section unchanged),
Section 1020.1.7; change to read as follows:
1020.1.7 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 the any
floor surface is located more than 7-5 55 feet (22460 -mm) above the lowest level of fire
department access ... {remainder of section unchanged}.
Section 1028.3 Obstructions: Change last sentence of paragraph to read as follows:
1027.3 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_.
Section 1504.6, change to read as follows:
1504.6 Fire Protection. New and existing spray Sp -ray booths and spray rooms shall be
protected by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system ... (remainder of section
unchanged) ...
Section 2211.4.3, add second paragraph to read as follows:
19
2211.4.3 Ventilation.
Where pits and below -grade areas are used in the process of changing vehicle fluids the pit or
below -grade area shall be equipped with a carbon monoxide monitoring system to warn
occupants of the accumulation of hazardous amounts of carbon monoxide.
Section 2403.6 Construction documents. Add second paragraph to read as follows:
A flame retardant certificate shall be permanently attached to the tent canopy or membrane
material specifying the flame retardant rating of the material. Any tent, canopy or membrane
structure over 100 square feet in area placed inside a building; shall be constructed of flame
retardant material.
Section 2403.8.3 Location of structures in excess of 15,000 square feet in area. Change to read
as follows:
2403.8.3 Location of structures in excess of 15,000 square feet in area. Membrane structures
having an area of 15,000 square feet (1394 m2) or more shall be located not less than 50 20 feet
( c 240 mm) from any other tent or structure as measured from the sidewall of the tent or
membrane structure unless joined together by a corridor.
Section 3301.1.3; change to read as follows:
3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of
fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. When approved by the code official for fireworks displays, the sStorage and handling of
necessary fireworks as provided for pefmitW in Sections 3304 and 3308.
2. Manu ame, assembly and testing of fireworks as pefmit4ed in Seetion 3304.
3—The use of fireworks for approved display as permitted in Section 3308.
4. The possession ...onsu– ler- fireworks.
Section 3302; change the definition of "fireworks" to read as follows:
FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible
effect for entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, and detonation, and/or activated
by ignition with a match or other heat producing device that meets the definition of 1 AG
fireworks or 1.3G fireworks as set forth herein.
Section 3804.2; Change the section to read as follows:
3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law
restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or
congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity
of 2-,888 250 gallons (75
MCI
Exceptions: 1. In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code
- official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of
occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection
to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department.
2. Except as permitted in Section 3804.3.2 LP- gas containers are not permitted in residential
areas.
Add Section 3804.3.2 to read as follows:
3804.3.2 Spas, Pool Heaters and other listed devices. Where natural gas service is not
available at the public way, LP -Gas containers are allowed to be used tosu ply pa and pool
heaters. Such containers shall not exceed 250 -gallon water capacity. See Section 3804.3 for
separation distance required.
Section 3804.4; change to read as follows:
3804.4 Multiplecontainer on • - container permane installations
watef storage eapaeity of more them 180,000ons a• [150,000 • total
00 L) in eaeh group. Sueh groups shall be separated by a distanee of not less than 50 fee
(15 2 4 0 Run), unless the eefAainefs are pr-oteeted in aeeer-danee �� one of the fell- 1 4-11.
1. Nletmded in an appr-eved manner-.
2. Pr-eteeted with appr-eved insulation en areas dial are stfl�eet to impin ment ef ignited gas
ffem pipelines or- other- leakage.
3. Pr-eteeted by fir-ewalls of approved eenstfuetion.
• ,
5.
—teeted by ethef approved means.
(7620 mm) between eentainef groups-.
shall not be allowed.
Section 3805, add Section 3805.3 to read as follows:
Section 3805.3 Prohibited installations. Permanent liquefied petroleum gas containers shall not
be installed on any property where natural gas is available at the public way where access is
made to the property or adjoins the property or if a public utility easement adjoins the propertX
with access to natural gas.
Section DI02.1 Access and Loading, change 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 75,000 95,000 pounds-(34.0-�.
21
Section D103.2 Grade; change to read as follows:
D103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 40 7 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than 4-0 7 percent as approved by the fire chief.
Table D103.4 Requirements for Dead End Fire Apparatus Access Roads; change the numbers
in the width column to match the following;
Access road length of 0-150 feet, change width column from 20 to 24.
Access road length of 150 — 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.
Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates; Change item # 1 to read as follows:
1. The minimum gate width shall be 20 feet (6096 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 an emergency for the immediate 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 day of , 2005.
22
Mv=s
0491