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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 1, 2005
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 7 OF THE
GRAPEVINE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION
RECOMMENDATION
Staff and the Building Board of Appeals recommend City Council approve the adoption of
amendments to Chapter 7 of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Buildings and
Construction, relating to the adoption of the 2003 International Building Code, the 2003
International Residential Code, the 2003 International Mechanical Code, the 2003
International Plumbing Code, the 2003 International Fuel Gas Code, and the 2002
National Electrical Code.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
In 2000, the three major code publishing bodies (International Conference of Building
Officials, Southern Standard Building Code International, and Building Officials and
Code Administrators) ceased to exist, and merged into a single group, the International
Code Council. Correspondingly, the codes published by the three former groups were
replaced by a single family of codes, the International Codes.
The International Codes were developed by committees and membership vote, and
combined content from the three former codes. Therefore, much of the wording in the
new International Codes is exactly the same as was previously contained in the old
Uniform Codes. Even in areas where the wording is not exactly the same, the content is
often very similar. In other words, the new International Codes are not radically different
from the codes previously adopted by the City.
While working on the adoption of the International Codes, staff took the opportunity to
propose adoption of the latest electrical code, the 2002 National Electrical Code.
Most of the changes to the ordinance were made to mesh old amendments into the
language of the new codes. Other changes were made to address the
recommendations of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Coordinating
Committees (two of which the Building Official has served on for several years). Yet
other changes (primarily relating to fire sprinklers) were initiated by the fire department.
At it's November 8, 2004 meeting, the Building Board of Appeals reviewed this proposed
ordinance and unanimously voted to recommend Council approval.
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Following is an itemized list of what staff feels are the most significant changes in the
codes and ordinances:
ANALYSIS OF SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
Building Code
Section 108.2: Schedule of Permit Fees — Staff has incorporated a valuation table
based on the one published by the International Code Council in its October, 2004
"Building Safety" periodical. The previous ordinance referenced a similar table in the
April, 2002 edition of the now out -of -publication periodical "Building Standards,"
however, April 2002 was the last edition with a valuation table included. The fees are
generally 25%-35% higher than the table that was previously used. Therefore, although
the fee schedule is not being modified, the adjustments to the valuation table should
translate into increased revenue.
Section 108.4, 108.5: Investigation Fees, Reinspection Fees — These sections were
added, as there are no provisions for them in the International Codes. These sections
have been in the Uniform Codes for years, and have always been an important tool in
limiting work without permits and unnecessary inspection requests by contractors.
(W Therefore, staff felt it was very important to keep this language in all of the new codes.
Section 112: Board of Appeals — Although the International Codes are published by a
single entity, they are developed by different committees. Therefore, the building,
plumbing, mechanical, etc. codes have inconsistencies in this section. As consistency is
critical in the wording for a board that interprets every code, staff has consolidated
uniform language and inserted it into the ordinance for each code. Additionally, staff
incorporated important language from the previous code "The Board shall have no
authority to... make interpretations in the administrative provisions of this code." It is
important that functions such as fees and department administration be left to the
department head.
Section 403.1: Applicability — The local amendment adopted by the City relating to
high-rise construction has been changed. Previously, the local amendment required
buildings with occupied floors over 48 feet in height or with four or more stories to meet
the very restrictive high-rise criteria. The proposed change requires high-rise provisions
to be met only in buildings with occupied floors exceeding 55 feet above fire department
access, with no limit on number of stories. This change reflects the current North
Central Texas Council of Governments recommendations, and is similar to ordinances
adopted by most other north Texas municipalities. The amendment is still more
restrictive than the code as written, which requires high-rise provisions to be met only
when the highest occupied floor exceeds 75 feet in height.
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Table 503: Allowable Height and Building Areas — This table is newly amended to ,
limit institutional occupancies to noncombustible construction materials. Therefore,
buildings housing occupancies such as hospitals and nursing homes will no longer be
permitted to be constructed of wood.
Section 903: Fire Sprinkler Requirements -- The following are changes in fire sprinkler
requirements from previous ordinances:
Group Al (Assembly such as theatres) — Requires sprinklers in buildings over
12,000 square feet, regardless of fire separations. This requirement, as proposed,
was not in previous codes or ordinances.
Group A2 (Assembly such as restaurants) — New code requires sprinklers in all
restaurants over 5,000 square feet. Previous ordinances only required them in
buildings exceeding 5,000 square feet that could serve alcohol.
Group A3, A4 (Assembly such as churches or indoor arenas) — Now requires
sprinklers in buildings over 12,000 square feet, not previously required.
Group B (Business) — Requires sprinklers in buildings over 12,000 square feet,
regardless of fire walls. Previous ordinance only required sprinklers in buildings
exceeding 24,000 square feet.
Group E (Educational) — Requires sprinklers in buildings exceeding 12,000
square feet. Previous ordinance only required sprinklers if building exceeded
24,000 square feet.
Group F (Factory) — Requires sprinklers in all F occupancies over 12,000 square
feet. Previous ordinance only required sprinklers if building exceeded 24,000
square feet.
Group M (Mercantile) — Requires sprinklers in all buildings that exceed 12,000
square feet. Previous ordinance had the same requirement, but provided an
exception for multi -tenant retail occupancies.
Group R (Residential) — New code requires all Group R (hotels, motels,
apartments) to be sprinklered. This does not apply to single family dwellings,
duplexes and townhouses not more than three stories in height, as regulated by
the International Residential Code. Previous code required sprinklers in
apartments three or more stories in height or with sixteen or more dwelling units.
Group S (Storage) — New ordinance requires sprinklers in all S occupancies over
12,000 square feet. Previous ordinance required them only if building exceeded
24,000 square feet.
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(W Section 907.2.10.4: Smoke Detectors — Requires smoke detectors to be installed in
dwelling units as required for new structures when alterations or repairs take place
requiring permits, and when the installation is structurally feasible. Previous ordinance
only required installation as per new buildings when the alteration or repair exceeded
$2,500.00.
2002 Electric Code
Chapter 7, Article III: This article is revised to reflect recent changes in state law
requiring all electricians to be licensed by the state. While it appears that there are
many changes to this article, much of the content was simply modified to incorporate
those changes in state law, make editorial clarifications, and improve administrative
wording.
Section 7-92: The sections addressing the Electrical Board were changed to mirror
similar sections contained in the other codes.
2003 International Residential Code
Chapter 7, Article V: Although not contained in the amendments, there is a fairly
significant change in the code itself regarding termite protection. Section R320
(attached) requires new structures to be protected from termite damage. The most
common method of doing this is through chemical soil treatment.
2003 International Plumbing Code
Chapter 7, Article VIII: Section 605 — Deletes many types of plastic water pipe inside
buildings. Staff does not feel that many of these plastic water pipe systems have been
in use for an adequate amount of time to confirm their dependability. Cities within the
Metroplex have allowed certain plastic water pipe systems on a trial basis, and they
encountered many failures and leaks, especially around joints and connections.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AS PUBLISHED BY
THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF THE
2002 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AS PUBLISHED BY THE
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, ADOPTION OF
THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AS
PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL,
ADOPTION OF THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE
COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL
PLUMBING CODE AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CODE COUNCIL, ADOPTION OF THE 2003 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:
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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
as follows:
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
Uniform International Building Code, 4994 2003 Edition." {Rest of paragraph
unchanged}
{Second paragraph unchanged}
Section 7-2. Same — Conflict with other regulations is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced with the following:
"Section 7-2. Same — Conflict with other regulations.
When any portion of this code conflicts with State Law or any other code or ordinance
adopted by the city, the most restrictive requirements shall apply.
When any provision in this code conflicts with any other provision in this code the most
restrictive requirement shall apply.
All references made to electrical provisions shall be replaced with the words "electrical
code adopted by the cit)".
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 ener4y
code and any amendments adopted by the city and/or state law.
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All references to the existin-g. International Existina Building Codeshall be re laced with
the words "existing building provisions of the construction codes adopted by the city"
All references to the International Fire Code shall be re laced withthe words "fire code
adopted by the city."
Section 7-3. Same — Amendments is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with
the following:
"Section 7-3. Same — Amendments.
Section 101.1 Title is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the Ci
of Grapevine, hereinafter referred to as "this code".
Section 101.2 Scope, Exception Number 2, is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
Exceptions:
2. Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions and chanae
of occupancy shall comply with the existin building provisions of the
construction codes adopted by the city.
Section 101.4.1 Electrical is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.4.1 Electrical. The provisions of the lGG CleeW+Ga�� Electrical Code
adopted by the City shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including
alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances thereto.
Section 101.4.2 Gas is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.4.2 Gas. The provisions of the InteF iatienal Fuel G �Plumbing
Code and/or Fuel Gas Code adopted by the City shall apply to the installation of gas
piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in
this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of
delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of
residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.
Section 101.4.3 Mechanical is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Section 101.4.3 Mechanical. The provisions of the
Mechanical Code adopted by the City shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs
and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures,
fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning
and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems.
Section 101.4.4 Plumbing is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.4.4 Plumbing. The provisions of the Intefflatienal Plumbing Code Plumbing
Code adopted by the City shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and
replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a
medical gas system. The pFevisions of the InteFnational R*ate Sewage Disposal Go
shall apply to private sewage dispesal systems,
Section 101. 4.5 Property maintenance is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.4.5 Property maintenance. The provisions of the
codes and ordinances adopted by the city or State Law if more
restrictive, shall apply to existing structures and premises; equipment and facilities; light,
ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of
owners, operators and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and structures.
Section 101.4.6 Fire prevention is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.4.6 Fire prevention. The provisions of the InteMatienal FiFe Gedes Fire Code
and ordinances adopted by the City shall apply to matters affecting or relating to
structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from
the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions
hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises;
and from the construction, extension, repair, alternation or removal of fire suppression
and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy
or operation.
Section 101.4.7 Energy is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.4.7 Energy. The provisions of the internatiena' Energy Gensewati Code
adopted and/or enforced by the City, or as required by State Law, whichever is most
restrictive shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings
for energy efficiency.
Section 102, Applicability is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the
date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is
specifically covered in this code, other codes adopted by the city, or as is deemed
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necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants
and the public.
Section 103, Department of Building Safety is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this
jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the building official
shall have the authority to appoint a deputy building official, the related technical
officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have
powers as delegated by the building official.
Section 105.1 Required is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct,
enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or
structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by
this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the
building official and obtain the required permit. A separate permit for each building or
structure_ shall be required Sians are expressly regulated by this code
Section 105.1.1 Annual permit is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 105.1.2 Annual permit records is hereby deleted in its entirety.
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:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120
square feet (11.15m2) require permits but are exempt from permit fees
1. Fenees not eveF6 feet (1829 Fnm) high,
&2. Oil derricks.
43. 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 I, II or III -A liquids.
5-A. 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.
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6.5. Sidewalks and driveway not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade
and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an
accessible route.
7.6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish
work.
8:7. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9-8. 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) and are installed entirely above ground.
44-.9. Swings and other playground equipment_
410. 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.
443:11. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches
(1753mm) in height.
{Remainder of section unchanged)
Section 105.3.2 Time limitation of application is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
(W Section 105.3.2 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.
Section 105.5 Expiration is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
Section 105.5 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
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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 permit
expired. In order to renew action on a permit more than 30 days after expirat
permittee shall pay a new full ion the
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 Cha ter 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 satisfacto
reasons. The building official mayextend 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 108.2 Schedule of permit fees is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. For any work On buildings st
requiring a permit
under the International Building Code, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in
accordance with
Table 1A. Building Permit Fees attached hereto as Exhibit "A" Permit fees for work
covered by other adopted codes and ordinances are described elsewhere in this
gha ter.
For new buildings and additions the building valuations shall be determined by the
Building Valuation Data Table attached hereto as Exhibit "B" or the contract valuation
whichever is greater.
For interior alterations and remodels the building valuation shall be determined by the
contract valuation.
In all cases it shall be the responsibility of the permit app licant to provide a copy of the
construction contract includ ng the total ro'ect cost to the Building Official upon
re nest.
Section 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced with the following:
Section 108.4. 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
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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.
Section 108.5 Related fees is hereby renumbered 108.8, and a new Section 108.5,
Reinspection fee, is added to read as follows:
Section 108.5 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.
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 108.6 Refunds is hereby renumbered 108.9 and a new section 108.6, Plan
Review Fees is added to read as follows:
Section 108.6. Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by Section
106.3.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal
documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building
permit fee as shown on Table 1-A.
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees
specified in Section 107.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan
review or when the proiect involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section
106.3.4.2, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table 1-A.
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Section 108 Fees is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 108.7 to read
as follows:
Section 108.7 Expiration of Plan Review. APDlications for which no l2ermit is issued
within 180 days fnllnwinr, +hc a,+- --c ---
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applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that
circumstances be and the control of thea 1plicant haverevented actin
on from bei
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 108.3 108.8 Related fees. The payment of the fee for the construction,
alteration, removal or demolition for work done in connection to or concurrently with the
work authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the
permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law.
Section 108.9 Refunds is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 49&6 108.9 Refunds.
y The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which
was erroneously paid or collected.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit
fee gaid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this
code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan
review fee paid when an apglication for a permit for which a plan review fee has been
paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review is performed
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written
application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee
payment.
Section 110.2 Certificate issued, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 110.2 Certificate issued. After the building official inspects the building or
structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are
enforced by the department of building safety, the building official shall issue a
certificate of occupancy that contains the following:
1. The building permit number
2. The address of the structure
I The name and address of the owner
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4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued
5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for
compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division
of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified
6. The name of the building official
7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued
8. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 3
9. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6
FequiFed
42-. 10. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit
Section 112, Board of Appeals
Section 112.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 112.1 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 goveffling-be* 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 112.2 Limitations on authority is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 112.2 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 113.4 Violation penalties is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 113.4 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.
Section 115 Unsafe structures and equipment is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
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Section 115, Unsafe structures and equipment Unsafe structures and equipment shall
be regulated by theprovisionsof the International Building CodeandArticles 11 and V
of this chapter.
Section 403.1 Applicability, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 403.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to buildings having
occupied floors located more than 7-5-55 feet above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access-. , and all hotel and motel occupancies regardless of height. Such
buildings shall be of Type I or 11 construction.
Section 403.2 Automatic sprinkler system is hereby amended by the addition of a new
subsection 403.2.1 System design, to read as follows:
Section 403.2.1 System design. The automatic sprinkler system shall be provide"
throughout the building as specified by N.F.P.A. Standard No. 13andthe following: %-U
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 oDeration.
3. Operation of the sprinkler system shall activate the voice communication system.
Section 403.13 Smokeproof exit enclosures is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 403.13 Smokeproof exit enclosures. Every required stairway serving f!GGFS
mere than 75 fee��,� floors more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access shall comply with Sections 909.20 and 1019.1.8.
Section 404, 1. 1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 404. 1. 1 Atrium. An opening connecting two three or more stories {balance of
section to remain unchanged}
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" to Group R-1
occupancies... Footnote "d" shall. read as follows: Group. R-1 Hotel/motel occupancies
shall be of Type I or 11 construction regardless of height and/or area.
Thistableshall be amended by the addition of a new Footnote 'VI to Group R1 and R2
occupancies... Footnote "e" 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.
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This table shall be amended by the deletion of all information contained in columns
labeled "Type III," "Type IV" and "Type V" Construction in the rows labeled "1-1," "1-2,"
and "1-3." This deleted information shall be replaced with "NP." for "Not Permitted."
Section 503.2 Party Walls shall be amended by the addition of a second paragraph to
read as follows:
Section 503.2 Party Walls. Any wall located on a property line between adjacent
buildings, which is used or adapted for joint service between the two buildings, shall be
constructed as a fire wall in accordance with Section 705, without openings and shall
create separate buildings.
Buildings constructed on property lines shall be separated with a firewall constructed
along_ the property line in accordance with Section 705 without openings and shall
create separate buildings.
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings
and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section.
Exception: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment,
batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped
throughout with an automatic 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 excluding buildings used solely as parking garages and
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 Building Code. Standpipes may
be combined with the sprinkler system.
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 fire a ea gross floor area including mezzanines regardless of fire rated
separations exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. The fire floor area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
4. The fife floor area contains a multitheater complex.
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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:
I The fiFe area gross floor area, including_
s@ di -q mezzanines, regardless of fire rated
separations exceeds 5,000 square feet (464.5 ml).
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.
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 fire –area gross floor., area, includinq mezzanines, regardless of fire rated
separations exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 ml).
2. The fife floor area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
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 fire area gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated
— separations exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 M2).
2. The fi-re floor area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire 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. GrouD_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§ -quare 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 for Group E
occupancies as follows:
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1 Throughout all Group E occupancies with a fire -areae gross floor area, including
mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations greater than 20,000 12,000
square feet in area.
Section 903.2.3 Group F -I is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.3 Group F-4 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 a Group -a- F fire -area gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless
of fire rated separations exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 ml).
2. Where a Group F-4 F fire floor area is located mere than three or more stories
above grade.
3. Where the ee.Mbined area of all Group F I fire aFeas en all flOOFS, ineluding any
mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 rn').
Section 903.2.3.1 Woodworking operations is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.3.1 Woodworking operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all Group F-4 F occupancy fife grass floor areas that contain
woodworking operations in excess of 2,500 square feet (232 ml) in area which
generate finely divided combustible waste or use finely divided combustible materials.
Section 903.2.5 Group / is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.5 Group /. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings with a Group I fife -floor area.
Section 903.2.6 Group M is hereby amended to read as follows:
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 area gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of
fire rated separations exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 M2).
2. Where a Group M fife floor area is located more than three or more stories above
grade.
3. WheFe the combined aFea of all GFOUP M fiFe areas on all flOOFS, inoluding any
exoeeds 24, 000 sqUaFe feet (2230 M2)
Section 903.2.7 Group R is hereby amended to read as follows:
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.
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Section 903.2.8 Group S-1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2.8 Group S4 S. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all buildings containing a Group S4 S occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. A Group &4 S fire aFea gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire
rated separations exceeds 12,000 square feet (1115 M2).
Section 903.2.9 Group S-2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
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 the
fi-re 9I-0—ss floor area., regardless of fire rated separations exceeds 5,000 square feet (464
m2).
Section 903.2. 10 Buildin-gs over 55 feet in hekaht is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 907.2.10.4 Acceptance Testing is hereby renumbered 907.2.10.5.
Section 907 Fire alarm and detection systems, is hereby amended by the addition of a
new paragraph 907.2.10.4, Alterations, repairs and additions.
Section 907.2.10,4 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.
Exception:
1. Smoke alarms in existing areas shall not be required to be interconnected and
hard wired where the alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior
wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl
space, or basement available which could provide access for hard wiring 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 High-rise buildings is hereby amended as follows:
Section 907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 7-5-55 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access shall beprovidedwith an automatic fire alarm system and an
emergency voice/alarm communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2.
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Section 907.8.2 High-rise buildings is hereby amended as follows:
Section 907.8.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings used for human occupancy that have
floors 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 1019.1.8 Smokeproof enclosures is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1019.1.8 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 7--5-55 feet (22 860 mm' 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.
Chapter 11, Accessibility, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Chapter 11, Accessibility.
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.
Section 1301.1.1 Criteria is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1301.1.1 Criteria. Buildings shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the intefflational EneFgY Gensewation G State Law regulating energy
conservation 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 1403.3 Vapor retarder is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1403.3 Vapor retarder. An approved vapor retarder shall be provide
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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. Vapor retarders shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 96.
Section 1404.1 General shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 1404.1 General. Materials used for the construction of exterior walls shall
comply with the provisions of this section. Materials not prescribed herein shall be
permitted, provided that any such alternative has been approved. 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 shingles or wood shakes as an
exterior wall covering is hereby prohibited unless thgy-have beentestedand are labeled
as meeting the fire retardant standards of a Class C roofinq material.
Section 1505.1 General is hereby amended by the addition of a second paragraph to
read as follows:
Section 1505.1 General. Roof assemblies shall be divided into the classes defined
below. Class A, B and C roof assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by
this section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. In addition, fire-
retardant—treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D
2898. The minimum roof coverings installed on buildings shall comply with Table 1505.1
based on the type of construction of the building.
A minimum fire retardant Class C -roof covering shall be required on allqroup "R"
occupancies regardless of size and height of structures or number of units. In those
cases where it proves necessary to replaceallor part of an ordinary wood shingle roof,
and the Class -C roofingdoesnot meet the exposure length of the existingroof, Class Q
composition shingles may
y be overlaid on the existing wood shingles,
Table 1505.1 Minimum roof covering classification for types of construction is hereby
amended by amending Footnote B to read as follows:
b. Nonclassified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of GFeup R 3, as
applieable in Seetion 101.2, and Group U occupancies, where there is a minimum
fire -separation distance of 6 feet measured from the leading edge of the roof, and
the overall area of the structure does not exceed 120 square feet.
Table 1505.1 is hereby amended by deleting Footnote C:
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Section 3109.3 Public swimming pools is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely
enclosed by a fence complying with Sections 3109.4.1 through 3109.4.1.7 at least A fon+
(1290 rnrn) in height or a screen enCIOSUFe. Openings in the fence shall not peFMit the
passage of a 4 inch diarneteF (102 mFn) spheFe. The fence OF SGFeen enGIOSUFe shall be
equipped with self elesing and self latching gates.
Section 3109.4.1.8 Dwelling wall as a barrier is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3109.4.1.8 Dwe& Buildin wall as a barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling
building serves as part of the barrier, one of the following shall apply:
{Remainder of section unchanged}
Section 3408 Moved structures, is hereby amended by the addition of a second
sentence to read as follows:
Section 3408.1 Conformance. Structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall
comply with the provisions of this code for new structures. Such structures shall also
comply with Article VII of this Chapter."
Section 7-4 Creation of Building Board of Appeals, composition and qualification
of members, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-4 Creation of Building Board of Appeals, composition and qualification
of members.
The city council shall appoint seven members to the following boards who shall
collectively and jointly serve as the membership of said boards;
appeals.appeals bOaFd as authorized by the building board of I -AF -0 V -ea -l -s as authorized by the 1994
Edition of the UnifOFM Building Code, plun I i _ 1 1. o-11 -appeals, eleCtFioal beaFd of
appeals, rneohanioal board of board of appeals as authorized by the
International Building Code International Residential Code International Plumbing
Code International Mechanical Code International Fuel Gas Code, and Electrical
Board as authorized by Article III of this chapter. The membership of each named board
shall consist of the same seven individuals. The boards named herein shall be
collectively called the Building Board of Appeals, hereinafter referred to as the Board.
The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business. All meetings shall
be public and shall be held at the time and location established by the rules of
procedure."
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Section 3109.3 Public swimming pools is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3109.3 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pools shall be completely
enclosed by a fence complying with Sections 3109.4.1 through 3109.4.1.7 at least A fon+
(1290 rnrn) in height or a screen enCIOSUFe. Openings in the fence shall not peFMit the
passage of a 4 inch diarneteF (102 mFn) spheFe. The fence OF SGFeen enGIOSUFe shall be
equipped with self elesing and self latching gates.
Section 3109.4.1.8 Dwelling wall as a barrier is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3109.4.1.8 Dwe& Buildin wall as a barrier. Where a wall of a dwelling
building serves as part of the barrier, one of the following shall apply:
{Remainder of section unchanged}
Section 3408 Moved structures, is hereby amended by the addition of a second
sentence to read as follows:
Section 3408.1 Conformance. Structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall
comply with the provisions of this code for new structures. Such structures shall also
comply with Article VII of this Chapter."
Section 7-4 Creation of Building Board of Appeals, composition and qualification
of members, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-4 Creation of Building Board of Appeals, composition and qualification
of members.
The city council shall appoint seven members to the following boards who shall
collectively and jointly serve as the membership of said boards;
appeals.appeals bOaFd as authorized by the building board of I -AF -0 V -ea -l -s as authorized by the 1994
Edition of the UnifOFM Building Code, plun I i _ 1 1. o-11 -appeals, eleCtFioal beaFd of
appeals, rneohanioal board of board of appeals as authorized by the
International Building Code International Residential Code International Plumbing
Code International Mechanical Code International Fuel Gas Code, and Electrical
Board as authorized by Article III of this chapter. The membership of each named board
shall consist of the same seven individuals. The boards named herein shall be
collectively called the Building Board of Appeals, hereinafter referred to as the Board.
The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business. All meetings shall
be public and shall be held at the time and location established by the rules of
procedure."
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{Remainder of section unchanged}
Section 7-8 (a). General contractors registration, required; contents, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-8 (a). General contractors registration, required; contents.
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged}
(6) A copy of the Pprincipal owner's drivers license niuimbef."
{Remainder of section unchanged}
Section 3. That Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction, Article 111, Electrical
Code 2002, is hereby amended by the following additions:
Section 7-30. Definitions, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-30. Definitions.
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged}
Electrical Mprentice:_. Any person who has been issued a license from the State of
Texas as an electrical apprentice as provided for by State Law.
Electrical contractor:
centFaet, eleOtFioa! ennch �Pnf�pz
I---E-I - OF equipfnent. it ineludes any authOFized personwhe
subcontFacts to do suohWOFk, but dees not inolude bona fide empleyees e--
suoh GOntFaE)tOF to do OF Sl— Fvise such WOFk. Any person who has been issued a
license from the State of Texas as an electrical contractor as provided for by State Law,
Electrical sign contractor: Any person who has been issued a license from the State of
Texas as an electrical sign contractor as provided for by State Law.
Journeyman electrician: Any individual who possess— 4k�
r�� qualificatiGns-,
tFaining, and technioal knowledge to install, maintain and extend eleOtF!oal eendUGtOFS-
and equipment. FurtheF he shall be
plans and-speeifications furnishe hirn and in accordance with standard rules and
Fegulations govefning-s,��. Any person who has been issued a license from the
State of Texas as a Journeyman electrician asprovidedfor by State law.
Journeyman sign electrician• Any person who has been issued a license from the State
of Texas as a journeyman sign electrician asprovidedfor by State law.
Maintenance electrician: Any individ
tFaining and technioal knowledge to repaip,---Gperate and Fepl------ eleOtFioal oenduoters
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and equipment in speGific buildings OF premises. Any person who has been issued a
license from the State of Texas as a maintenance electrician as provided for by State
law.
Master electrician: Any individual who possesses the necessaFy qualifications, tFaini
and technioal knowledge to plan, layout and supervise the installation, maintenaneeT
and e)dension of eleOtFioal oendUOtWs and equipm Any person who has been
issued a license from the State of Texas as a master electrician as provided for by State
law.
Master sign electrician: Any person who has been issued a license from the State of
Texas as a master sign electrician as provided for by State law.
Registered: When used with the words electrical, contractor, electrician, or the like shall
mean that the person has made application to the building inspection division and has
satisfied the building official that he/she is qualified to do the work stated in the
application, that he/she has paid the necessary registration fees to date, been issued a
license, or has in his/her employ_a licensed master electrician and that his/her name is
carried in the records of the building inspection division office as a person authorized to
do electrical work for which he/she is registered or licensed as defined in this code.
Residential wireman: Any person who has been issued a license from the State of
Texas as a residential wireman as provided for by State law.
Special permission: Written consent of the building inspection division of the city.
Specialist electrician: Any individual who possesses the neeessary qualifications to
eenstru6t, Fepairj install OF maintain speeifie electrical eenduetOFs and equipment undef
the specifie classification of e!eGtFical WOFk for which the speeialist is qualified. Any
person who has been issued a license from the State of Texas as a specialist electrician
as provided for by State law."
Section 7-32. Scope — Generally is hereby amended with the addition of a new
paragraph (e) to read as follows:
"Section 7-32. Scope — Generally.
(e) Conflicts: When there arises or exists a conflict between this ordinance
and State law, the most restrictive shall prevail, When there arises or
exists a conflict between provisions of this ordinance, or between this
ordinance and other codes or ordinances adopted by the city, the most
restrictive shall apply."
Section 7-42. Electrical board — Creation; composition; tenure, compensation is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
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"Section 7-42. Board of Appeals
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 cieveffline lx)dv 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.
Limitations on authority'. - An application far appeal shall be based on a claim that the
true intent of this code. or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted'not fully apply or an or better
form of construction is
the provisions of this code do
equally_good
- proposed. The board shall have no authority waive
requirements of this code, nor make interpretations on the administrative provisions of
this code."
Section 7-43. Same — Qualifications of members; secretary; quorum is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
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Section 7-44. Same — Organization; powers and duties generally; license
reciprocity, hearing appeals is hereby deleted in its entirety.
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Section 7-45. Reserved is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-45. Violations 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
in violation of the approved construction documents ordirective ofthebuild-inc official
orofa permit or certificate issued under the 1
..provisions of this code, shall be sub-ject to
punishment as provided in section 1-6 of the Code of Ordinances."
Section 7-46. Same - Records is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(a) The eleOtFieal beaFd shall -keep
and business of th,- hn;;rri
(b) The minutes and etheF FeGOFds
division office.
(c) The chief el
minutes in which shall be Fecerded all transactions
shall be maintained in the building inspections
keep a reeGfd-of-a#-pefsens-qua4fied-to-whom
a license and ce ifieant�-- of
be responsible f0F the FeGE)Fd
Fen wed and theFeby lap
regiStFation has been issued, PFOVided that he shall net
of any peFSon whose Fe,-ViStFation has net been
I � . . - yeafs-.
Sees. 7-47-7-49. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. QUALIFICATION, LICENSING AND REGISTRATION OF
ELECTRICIANS
Section 7-52. Classification of licenses and registration is hereby amended to read
as follows:
"Section 7-52. Classification of licenses and registration.
(a) Electrical licenses and-TegistFatkm shall be in the classifications asprovidedfor in
State law:
(b) A person registered and licensed in one of these classifications shall be permitted
to perform the work of that classification as hereinafter defined.
kc) Electrical registration shall be in the classification listed below:
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(1) Electrical contractor
(2) Lighting maintenance contractor
(3) Elevator contractor
(4) Electrical sign contractor"
Section 7-53. Method of registration is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-53. Method of registration.
(a) To secure a certificate of registration as an qualified and eernpetent electrioian in
in seetion 7 527 electrical contractor, lig tin-
maintenance contractor, elevator contractor or electrical siqn contractor, an
application shall be made out on forms available in the office of the building
inspection division. A copy of the drivers license of the principal owner of the
company as well as that of the qualified master electrician shall be submitted to
the Building Department Written proof of the appropriate masters' license from
the State of Texas shall be presented at the time of registration and at any other
such time as may be requested by the building department.
keWAn electrical contractor, lighting maintenance contractor elevator contractor or
electrical sign contractor may have laborers or apprentices on any of his jobs, but
they must be under the direct supervision of a the appropriate licensed master or
journeyman electrician.
(cl)Uc It shall be unlawful for any person holding a license to transfer same or allow the
use of same, directly or indirectly by any other person for the purpose of obtaining
a permit to do any electrical work therein specified.
{e}WjApplicants for a certificate of registration as an electrical contractor, lighting
maintenance contractor, of --elevator contractor or electrical sign contractor shall
file with the application an affidavit, setting forth the names of the persons who are
the owners of the business or who are the officers of the firm who own .the
business, and the name and address of the person who shall be responsible for
the business."
PFesOFibed by an app— ageney.
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Section 7-54. Fees; license year is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-54. Fees; IiGense yea -r -
(a) Fees for licenses regi trations as set out in Table 1 shall be payable at the
building official's office.
(b) The fiscal year for the payment of lieen-se registration fees begins on January first
and ends at midnight on December 31St of the same year.
(c) The fees are as provided in the following table:
TABLE 1
LICENSE AND REGISTRATION FEES
Annual lieense upo
Classification registration fee
Electrical contractor $75.00±
Lighting maintenance contractor 75.00*
Elevator contractor 75.00±
Electrical 5&n contractor 75.00
MasteF eleet.rie;an 25.00
journeyman eleCtFiCian 7-.-50
Maintenance ele6tFiGi 7-.50
Speeialist eleetrieian 7M
aGtO F is also the masteFeleOtFician, then no additional ehafge-mW
beFeqUiFecl,"
Section 7-65. Renewal of registration; inactive license is hereby amended to read
as follows:
"Section 7-55. Renewal of registration; inaGfive IiGer4e.
(a) Every license er certificate of registration provided for in this code shall expire at
midnight on December 31't of the year it was issued, and shall be renewed by
the chief electrical inspector upon request and payment of the required fee,
Provided that is dUFing the preeeding yeaF th envieted of -a
violation of this oode, it will be --necessary i.m. fe him rizpy;q rninprl hi f MM
new appliGant
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(e) Should the holder of a license or certifioate of registration take up-aPKAhef
00CUpatiOn OF PFofession OF othefwise indiGate that he has abandoned
occupation as an eleGtFioian OF contractor, he may be reqUiFeld t ebe exarnin
every two yeaFS in ordeF to maintain -his lioense.
(-d) & The registration of a contractor may be denied by the building official, or the
registration may be revoked by the board if the registration is issued on the basis
of incorrect information supplied by the contractor."
Section 7-56. Suspension or revocation of license is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Section 7-56. Suspension or revocation of t+oerse registration.
If the holder of an electrical t;� registration -n willfully violates any provision of this
code or is incompetent to comply with such provisions, the building official may revoke
or suspend a contractor's registration and/er liee 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."
{Remainder of section unchanged)
Section 7-57. Contractor's license and registration is hereby amended by deleting
Subsection 7-57 (b) and renumbering the remainder of the Section. Subsection 7-57 (g)
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-57. Contractor's license and registration.
set out in this seetion, am A. , '1 .. hall be made- in WFiting on fDFFns available in t
building inspections division offiee;
ftcjj No person other than a contractor licensed by the state and registered with the
city, shall be permitted to engage in the business of electrical wiring and if found
guilty shall be fined according to the penalties."
Section 7-58. Master's license and registration is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Section 7-58. Master's license and registration.
(a) Any person holding an electrical contractor's dense registration shall be or have in
his employ a qualified master electrician. The master electrician shall be
responsible for all work performed by employees, regardless if the master is
present or not, as authorized by the electrical contractor.
(b) Any person who has been appointed or employed as a master electrician by a
registered electrical contractor shall Tegisterwith provide written proof of the
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possession of,a State of Texas license to the chief electrical inspector_ in-w6tiiig--o-n
a fGFM to be furnished by the buil office.
(c) When an applicant has complied with the requirements of this code, the chief
electrical inspector shall �F eleCtFicia
eleetrieal contraCtOF by-placging his name on the contractor's registration certificate,
and by identification caFd issued F eleetrician,
{(d) -(e) remain unchanged)
(f) No master electrician shall be permitted to use his certifiG
tG-q� more than one electrical contractor's lieense registration at any time."
{(g) remains unchanged}
Section 7-59. Journeyman's license and registration is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Section 7-59. Journeyman's license and registration.
(a) A journeyman electrician's license shall entitle the holder thereof to engage himself
in the employ of any person registered under the provisions of this code; provided,
however, a journeyman's license has been issued by division
effiee the State of Texas."
(b) A license shall be issued to eaeh
I eleGtFieian."
Section 7-60. Maintenance electrician's license and registration is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
Section 7-61. Specialist electrician's license and registration is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
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DIVISION 3. PERMITS; FEES
Section 7-72. Persons qualified to obtain permits is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Section 7-72 Persons qualified to obtain permits.
Permits will be issued only to contractors who are licensed by the State and registered
with the city as provided in this code. A master electrician shall be permitted to obtain
permits and perform all work associated with the construction and installation of
electrical signs and/or provide wiring and power to same. This does not prohibit bona
fide homeowners from obtaining a permit to do work in or on their own home."
Section 7-73 Classes of permits; record; application; grounds for revocation is
hereby deleted in its entirety.
.
(a) TheFe shall be two elasses of permits for electFical WOFk as follows:
(1) Speeial permits,
(2) Annual peffnitS for lighting rnaintenanoe contraet
Section 7-74. Specific permits is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
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Specifie permits when issued shall apply tG-a-speogic-��,�
rep,la . eeme . nt E) - f e!eE)tFieal c . onduOtOFS OF equiprnent to be done -Vithin a--speegic�
Ten%ses-.. A speeific peFrnit shall be issued fOF each installation
;4nd All��Fation of eleCt'Fieal condUOtOFS OF equipment-WheFe application fOF such peFrnit
has been made ;n -aGCOFdance with the Ae, PFOVided that the
applicant rneets the FeqU'Fernents as set foFth in division 2 of this code and that the fee-s
be paid as set foFth in this division and provided that the-F44-e,�����
peFFnitS as set out in section 7 63 shall not be denied.
"Section 7-74. Prefabricated Construction. Prefabricated electrical assemblies
shall be constructed by a state licensed electrical contractor and shall be constructed
such that all components may be inspectedorsuch assembly shall bear the label of a
nationally recognized testing agency approved by the Building official. Electrical signs
shall be constructed by a state licensed electrical sign contractor or a state licensed
electrical contractor,- and shall be constructed such that all components --- may be
inspected such sign assembly shall bear the label of a nationally recognized. testing
agency approved by the Building Official."
Section 7-75. Annual permits for lighting maintenance contractor is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
SeGfien "Y-765 A nn, al permits for lighting maintenanGe GontFaGtor.
u
Any peFS ting maintenanoe contFaCtOF shall maike appliGation fOF
an annual permit at the office of the chief eleetrical inspeeter. The annual peFrnit shall
be issued4n lieu of specifie peffnit-; for individual lecationsi however, the chief eleotr;eal
inspeeter shall be furnished, in WFiting, the addFess of each looation wheFe lighting
maintenance woFk is-to be done befOFe the WOFk is staFted. if the WGFk is not done in
FequFements of the cede, the ch;ef eleOtFiCal inspeete.
sus�end all Fights E;onvey Bd by the a time as all defioienGies have
been COFFee.ted. Notice of such suspension shall be-4n-AvF6ng-and-addfessed-to-the
inual permit was issued. Speeifie peFMitS shall not be issued to
3n annual ,eFMit.
Section 7-79. Lapse of permits is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
SeGt;Gn 7.79. Lapse Gf permits.
Eaeh speeific peffnit issu .,d by the b on under the provisions e
this code And heJe -null and void if the WGFk aut
fl- — —1. — 14G6zed-by
een staFted Wthin six months fF()rn the date of the issuance E)
A E)Fk authE)FiZ y suoh peFMIt is suspended or abandoned-at-a-ny
peFied of six Fnenths after the WOFk is stafted. BefOFe such WGFk can be
rmit shall be obtained.
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"Section 7-79 Time limitation of application and permit expiration.
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.
Expiration Every_ permit issued bathe 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 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 permit expired 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 11 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 7-80, Right of revocation of permits, is amended to read as follows:
Section 7-80. Right of revocation of permits is hereby deleted in its entirety and
replaced with:
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"Section 7-80 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. At"investigation - fee, in addition to the permitf ee 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 exemp
any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any - penalty
prescribed by law."
Section 7-80 Right of revocation of permits catchline is hereby renumbered 7-81.
"Section 7-80 81. Right of revocation of permits."
Section 7-81, Fee schedule catchline is hereby renumbered 7-82.
"Section 7-84 82. Fee schedule."
Section 7-83. Fee refunds is hereby added to read as follows:
"Section 7-83. Fee refunds.
The buildip_q official may authorize the refund of any fee, which was erroneously paid or
collected. The building official may authorize the refund of no more than 80% of a
permit fee when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this
code.
The buildi%Lofficial shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written
application filed by the original permittee notlater than 180 days after the date of fee
payment."
A New Section 7-84. Reinspection fees is hereby added to read as follows:
"Section 7-84. Reinspection fees.
A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such
portion of work for which Inspectionis calledisnot complete or when corrections called
for are not made.
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This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring -reinspection fees the first time a job
is resected 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 deviatingfrom rom plans requiring the approval of the building official.
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 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 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 4-9% 2002 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
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 4-996 2002 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)
Section 7-97. Amendments to National Electrical Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
"Section 230.2(A) is hereby amended by the addition of a sixth and seventh 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 2LA) through (DI. -For the purpose ... ftext
unchanged} shall be considered to be supplying one service.
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(A) Special Conditions. Additional services shall be permitted to supply the
following:
(1) Fire pumps
(2-5) {to remain unchanged}
(6) In supplying electrical service to multifamily dwellings, twoormore
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 paint of
Service.
(7) For Single -Family Lots There shall be only one meter per single
family lot as zoned by the City of Grapevine and as described b
the. Grapevine.... Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. By- special
permission, a..second meter may be requested for a singlefamilylot. and shall be in writing to the building official stating the
reasons(s) a second meter is necessa!y. A-germit mistakenly
issued for a second meter without written consent of the building
official is immediately null and void.
Section 230.71(A) is hereby amended by the addition of an exception to read as follows:
230-71 Maximum Number of Disconnects.
(A) General. The service. disconnecting means for each service permitted by
230.2, or for each set of service -entrance conductors -pgrmitted by 230.40,
Exception Nos. 1,3,4,or..5, shall consist of not more than six switches or sets
of circuit breakers, mounted in a single enclosure, in a -group of separate
enclosures, or in or on a switch board. There. shall be no more than six sets
of disconnects per service grouped in any one location. For the -purpose
—.Ltext unchangedl... shall not -be, considered a service disconnecting
means.
Exception: Multi -occupant 'Buildings. Individual service disconnecting means is
limited to six for each occupant . The number of individual disconnects at one
location may exceed six,
Section 250.52 Grounding Electrodes is hereby amended by this adoption of the
following paragraph:
Section 250.52 Grounding Electrodes.
(A) Electrodes .Permitted .for Grounding.
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Where a metal underground water pipe as described in item (1), is not
present a method of grounding as specified in (2) through (4) below shall
be used.
{Balance of section unchanged}
Section 300.11(A) is amended to read as follows:
Section 300.11 Securing and Supporting
(A) Secured in Place.
(1) Fire Rated Assemblies Wiring located within the cavity of a fire -rated
floor ceiling_ or roof -ceiling assembly shall not be secured to, or
supported by the ceiling assembly, including the ceiling support wires
unless tested as part of a fire -rated assembly. An independent means
of secure support (text unchanged are part of the fire -rated design.
{delete exception}
(2) Non -Fire -Rated Assemblies Wiring located within the cavity of a non -
fire -rated floor ceiling or roof -ceiling assembly shall not be secured to,
or supported by the ceiling assembly, including the ceiling support
wires unless authorized by and installed in accordance with, the
ceiling system manufacturer's instructions An independent means of
secure support shall be provided.
{delete existing exception}
Add the following exception:
From the last point of independent support or base for connections
within an accessible ceiling to luminaire(s) (lighting fixtures(s)) or
equipment branch circuit or fixture whip wiring shall be allowed to be
supported by the ceiling support wires.
Section 310.15(B)(6) is amended to read as follows:
Section 310.15 Ampacities for Conductors Rated 0-2000 Volts
(B) Tables
(6) 120!240 Volt 3 -Wire, Single -Phase Dwelling Services and Feeders.
For dwelling units conductors as listed in Table 310.15(B)(6), shall
be {text unchanged} provided the requirements of 215.2,.._220.22
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and 230.42 are met. This Section shall not be used in con[unction with
220.30.
Section 555.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
555.11 Inspections
An.. inspection of all electrical wiring, -ground ...connections, conduit, han-gers,
supports, connections, outlets, gp,pliances, devices, andportablecables 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 immecriately. 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
introducehazardsgreater 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 -P:Ier 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 wirin-g.
(f) Damaged or inoperative switches lightin_q fixtures, and receptacle outlets,
(g) Overloading of electrical circuits.
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) As open runs. {text unchanged)
(2-10) {Bulk of Section to remain unchanged)
(11) In metal frame structures.
Section 600.21(E) is amended to read as follows:
Section 600.21 Ballasts, Transformers, and Electronic Power Supplies
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(E) Attic and Soffit Locations Ballasts transformers and electrical power
supplies shall be permitted to be located in attics and soffits provided there is an
access door at least 900 mm by 600 mm Q ft by 2 ft) and a passageway of at
least 900 mm Q ft) high by 600 mm (2 ft) wide with a suitable permanent
walkway at least 600 mm (2ft) wide extending from the point of entry to each
component."
Section 4. That Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction, Article V, Residential
Code, is hereby amended as follows:
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-G 2003 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."
Section 7-141. Conflicts is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-141. Conflicts.
When any portion of this code conflicts with State Law or any other code or ordinance
adopted by the city, the most restrictive requirement shall apply.
When any provision in this code conflicts with any other provision in this code the most
restrictive requirement shall apply.
All references made to electrical provisions shall be replaced with the words "electrical
code adopted by this jurisdiction".
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.
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All references to the International Mechanical Code shall mean the mechanical code
adopted by the city.
All references to the International_ Existing- Building Code shall mean the existing
building provisions of the construction codes adopted by the city.
All references to the International Fire Code shall mean- the fire -code adopted by the
cid
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 amended as follows:
"Section 7-142. Amendments.
Section R102.4 Referenced codes and standards is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R102.4. Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when speeifieall
adopted, and standards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the
requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. 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,
Section R105.5 Expiration is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R105,5 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
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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 11, 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 Fees as previously amended by the city, is hereby deleted in its entirety:
Section R108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section -R108.2 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 R108.5 Refunds is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R108.5 Refunds. Plan review fog Fe nOt Fefund 80% of the building,
electrical, mechanical, and/or plumbing fee may be refunded, provided that no
inspections have been performed.
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Section 8106.6 Investigation, Fees, work without permit is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section R108..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 Cha ter 7, Article 11 and/or Chapter 12,
Article V1.0—he Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
Section 8108 Fees is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 108.7 to read
as follows:
Section R108.7 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 calledforare not made.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a -job
is resected 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 maybeassessed when the inspection record card is not -Posted or
otherwise available on the work site thea pproved plans..,are not re'adily available to the
inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is reqLuestedor
for deviation from plans requiring the approval of the building official.
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
I -A or as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the -jurisdiction.
Ininstanceswhere reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of
the work will be performed until the required fees havebeenpaid.
Section 81 10. Certificate of Occupancy (R110.1 through R110.45); is hereby deleted in
its entirety.
Section R1 12. 1, General as amended by the city, is hereby deleted and replaced with
the following:
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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 governing -bevy 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 8112.2 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 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.
Table R301.2(1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
See Exhibit "D"
Section R302.1 Exterior Walls is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 8302.1 Exterior Walls. Exterior walls with a fire separation distance of less than
3 feet (914 mm) 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 shall not extend closer than
two (2) feet from the line used to determine fire separation distance.
determined by the following two methods, whichever results in the lesser PFOjBetiens;
A point one-thiM the distance to the property line ftOrn an assurned vertiea��
2. More than 12 inches (305 flim) into areas gs are
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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:
Too! and steFage shed"Flayhouses and similar structures exempted from
permits by Section R105.2 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.
Section 8302.3 Penetrations is hereby amended to read as follows•
Section 8302.3 Penetrations. Penetrations located in the exterior wall of a dwelling with
a fire separation distance less.. than three (3) feet (914 mm) shall be protected in
accordance with Section R317.3.
Exceptions:
1. Structures located onpropertyzoned 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 R303.6 Required heating is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R303.68 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 withthissection.
Section 8314.8 Under stair protection is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R314. 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.
Section R311.5.6.3 Handrail grip size is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Section R311.5.6.3 Handrail grip size. All required handrails shall be of one of the
following types or provide equivalent graspability.
1. Type i. 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 2 inehes'57mm` 25/8 inches.
{Remainder of section unchanged}
Section R313.2 Power source is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R313.2 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 without eemmeFdal peweF or in buildings that
undergo alterations, repairs or additions not required to be interconnected and
hardwired regtttated by Section R313.1.1.
Section R321.1 Two-family dwellings is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section R321.1 8317.1 Two-family dwellings. {Bulk of section to remain unchanged}
Exceptions:
1. {existing exception unchanged}
2. Two-family dwelling units that are also divided by a property line through
the structure shall be separated as required for townhouses.
Section 8318 Moisture vapor retarders is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section R322.1 Moisture control is as previously amended
b the he city is hereby deleted.
Section R32 R322 Accessibility is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
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The design and construction of accessible building features shall comply with the State
Laws regulating same. It shall be the responsibility of the permit applicanttoprovide
verification to the building department thatplanswere reviewed and the building
inspected by a state certified entity in accordance with state law,
Section 8327.1 General as previously amended by the
city is hereby deleted.
Section R907.1 General is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 8907.1 General. Materials and methods of application used for recovering or
replacing an existing roof covering shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.
Repairs to existing reefs and roe-, Ovefin"all comply with the provisions of Ghapter
34 of the international Building Code, but Not more than 25 percent of the roof covering
of any building shall not be removed and replaced within a 12 -month period unless the
entire roof covering is made to conform to he 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.
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 81005.2 Exterior air intake is amended tO Fead as follows as previously
amended by the city is hereby deleted.
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}
Nothing contained herein shall be, construed to supercede state laws regulating energy
efficiency. When conflicts arise between this code and state lawthemost restrictive
shall apply.
Section N1101.2 Compliance is hereby amended by the addition of a second paragraph
to read as follows:
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Section N1101.2. Compliance. {bulk of section to remain unchanged}
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 N1101.2.1 Residential Buildings, Type A-1 as previously amended by the city
introductory paragraph is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section N1101.2.1 Res adeptial Bugdings, Type A Detached one and two Family
Dwellings. Compliance shall be demonstrated by one of the following:
{Balance of previously amended section to remain unchanged}
Section N1102.1 Thermal performance criteria as amended by the city is deleted and
replaced with the following:
Section N1102.1 Thermal performance criteria. The minimum required insulation R -
value or the area -weighted average maximum required fenestration U -factor father than
opaque doors which are governed by Section N1102.1.3) for each element in the
building thermal envelope (fenestration, roof/ceiling, opaque wall, floor, slab edge, crawl
space wall and basement wall) shall be in accordance with the criteria in Table
N1102.1.
Residential building, , Detached one -and two family dwellings with greater than
25 -percent glazing area; townhouses with greater than 25 -percent glazing arearesidential buildings, type A 2, with greater than 26 peFeent glazing area; ;
and any
residential building in climates with #BD heating degree days equal to or greater than
13,000; shall determine compliance using the building envelope requirements of
Chapters 4 or 5 of the International Energy Conservation Code.
Table N1102.1 Thermal performance criteria as previously amended by the city is
hereby amended and replaced by the attached Exhibit "E" " No.
2001 3], which is incorporated herein by reference.
Section N1102.2 Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration products is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Section N1102.2 Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration products. The
area -weighted average solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for glazed fenestration
installed in climate zones with less than 3,500 HDD shall not exceed 0.40.
Exceptions:
1 Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north;
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2. -- Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true south which is shaded along
its full width by a -Permanent overhang with a projection factor of 0.3 or
creater.
3. Any fenestration with permanently attached screens where the screens
have a rated shading coefficient of .6 or less.
Table M1601.3.4 Insulation Ducts is amende attaohed Exhibit "D"
[attaohed to Ord. N iGOFpeFate� as amended
by the city- Lis hereby deleted. "
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
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 prohibited by this
code, gia is —
Section G2407.15 Combustion air ducts is amended to read as follews as amended b
the city is hereby deleted.
Section G2411.5 Identification is amended by the addition of
Fead as foliows-as previously amended by the city is hereby deleted.
Section G2412.3 Sizing is amended by the addition of an oeptien te Fead as follows.
as previously amended by the city is hereby deleted.
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 as piping shall identify its operatinq as
pressure with an approved tag, The tags are to be composed of aluminum orstainlesssteel and the following wording shall be stamped into the tag:
"WARNING
Y2 to 5 psi gas pressure
Do Not Remove"
Section G2413.5.3 Corrugated stainless steel tubing is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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Section G2413.5.3 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 AUSIAGA LGI, ANSI LCl/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 2414.6 Piping in solid floors is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2414. G2415.6 Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall comply with
Section I G2415.11.
Section G2414,9 Minimum burial depth is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2444.9 G2415.9 L404.9 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems
shall be installed a minimum dept of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade.
Section G2414.9.1 G2415.9.1 Individual outside appliances is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
Section G2416.4 Test pressure measurement is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2416.4 G2417.4 L406.4) 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 3 p�sig, mechanical gauges used to
rneasUFe test PFessu shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one
half inches (3 1/2"), a set hand, 1/10 pound incrementation and pressure range not to
exceed 6 psi for tests requiring a pressure of 3 psig. For tests requiring a pressure of
10 psig, mechanicalgauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and
one half inches (3 Y2"), a set hand, a minimum of 2/10 pound incrementation and a
pressure range not to exceed 20 psihave a Fa c
n ie sugh that the highest end of the,
scale is not cireateF than five times the test:pFessure.
Section G2416.4.1 Test pressure is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Section G2416.4.4 G2417.4.1 (406.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall
be not less than one and an half time
not less—than 3 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official, the
piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of a least six & inches (152 mm) of
mercury, measured with a manometer or slope gauge —
-. lFrespeetive of design
WheFe the tes pFessure exceeds 125' psig (862 the test pressure shall not
exeeed a lue that PFE)duces a ho :IFea#P--F than 50 pereent of the
specified minilmlluf"ieldi stfeiigth--ef-#%-pipe—.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 -(1 0) pounds, per square inch (40.4 kPa). Forpiping carrying gas a
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 G2416.4.2 Test duration is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 62416.4. 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.
Section G2419.1 Gas shutoff valves is hereby amended by the addition of Section
G2449-.4 G2420.1.4 to read as follows:
Section G2419.4.4 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 G2420.1 Pressure regulators as previously --amended by the citX is hereby
amended by the addition of a second paragraph and an exception to read as follows:
Section 624204 G2421.1 Pressure regulators. {bulk of previously amended section to
remain unchanged.}
Section G2424.8 Equipment not required to be vented as previou Ul amended by the
gfty is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 62424. G2425.8 Equipment not required to be vented. The following
appliances shall not be required to be vented:
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{Bulk of previously amended section to remain unchanged}
Section G2437.5 Clothes dryer ducts as previously amended by the city is amended by
the addition of a sentence at the end of the paragraph to read as follows:
Section G2437. G2439.5 Clothes dryer ducts, {bulk of previously amended section to
remain unchanged.} The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length
nor at the point of termination.
Section G2437.5.1 Maximum length as previously amended is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section G2437,54 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 Y2) 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 G2443 Unvented room heaters is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
Section G2443 G2445 Unvented room heaters. Unvented gas fired room heaters and
decorative appliances shall be prohibited by this code.
Section G2446.1.1 Installation requirements is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section G2446.4.4 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 P2710.1 Finished as previously amended by the city is hereby deleted.
Section P2801.7 Water heaters above ground or floor as previously amended by the
city is hereby deleted.
Section P2803.6.1 Requirements for discharge as previously amended by the city is
hereby deleted.
Table P2904.4.1 Water service instaYation pipe is hereby amended by the deletion of all
references to "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing".
Section P2409.5 Water distribution pipe as previously amended by the city is hereby
deleted.
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Table P2904.5 Water distribution pipe is hereby amended as follows:
1. Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPUC) plastic pipe and tubing is hereby deleted.
2. Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing is hereby deleted.
3. Crosslinked polyethylene/aluminum/crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) pipe
is hereby deleted.
4. Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing is hereby deleted.
5. Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE -AL -PE) composite pipe is hereby
deleted.
Section P2904.5.1 Under concrete slabs is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section P2904.5.1 Under concrete slabs. Inaccessible water distribution piping under
slabs shall be copper water tube minimum Type M, brass-, or ductile iron pressure pipe.
-4-pipe.
Section 2904.12 Underground joints as previously amended by the city is hereby
deleted.
Section P3005.2.6 Upper terminal as previously amended by the city is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section P3005.2.6 Upper term Base of stacks.
{Balance of previously amended section unchanged)
Section P3105.2 Fixture drains is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section P3105.2 Fixture drains. The total fall in a fixture drain due to pipe- slope shall
not exceed one pipe - diameter, nor shall the vent pipe connection to a fixture drain,
except for water closets, be below the weir of the trap-exeept
P3105.3."
Appendix Chapters — The following Appendix Chapter from the 2999 2003 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, International
Mechanical Code 2003, is hereby amended as follows:
"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,
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location, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, comfort cooling,
refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat -producing appliances,
the UnifGFFn MeehaniGal Code, 1994 Edition as published by the internatienal
Conference of Building Offieials 2003 International Mechanical Code as published b
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 deleted in it's entirety and
replaced with the following:
"Section 7-151. Amendments to the Code.
The Mechanical Code adopted herein is amended as follows:
Section 101 General is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.2. Scope
{Bulk of section remains unchanged)
Exceptions:
Section 102 Applicability 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
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.
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 Rrevail. 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 cit)L
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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 bythecity.
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
the words "existing bLfildin . -q Code shall be replaced with
g provisions of the construction codes adopted by the city".
All references to the International Fire Code shall be replaced withthewords "fire code
adopted by the city"."
Section 103 Department of Mechanical Inspection is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 103.1 General. The department of mechanical inspection is hereby created and
shall henceforth be known as the department of building inspection Referencesinthis
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 code building official. Reference to "code official" elsewhere in this code
shall be replaced with the words "building official".
Section 104 Duties and Powers of the Code Official is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 104.4 Inspections. The code official shall make all of the required inspection, or
shafl may upon prior approval accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or
individuals. {remainder of paragraph remains unchanged}
Section 106 Permits is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 106.3 Application for Permit is hereby amended by the addition of a second
paragraph to read as follows:
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 thebuildingofficial. 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
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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. When the code official issues the
permit where construction documents are required, the construction documents shall be
endorsed in writing and stamped "^ PPROV n" "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. 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 infection In the event of an expired permit, before
such work can recommence, 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 constructien deournen plans and specifications for such work; and provided
further that one-yeaf 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 buildina 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 106.4.4 Extensions is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 106.4.4 Extensions. 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 satisfacto[y 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.
A peffnittee he i . PiFed PeFMit shall have the Fight -te apply feF an extension e
the time within whieh the permittee will eomme:ice WOFk undeF that firne required by this
section fe"ood and satisfaO_t0_I`Y' Feasens. -The code official shalke)dend the time fE)F
action by a permittee for a period net exoeeding 180 days if theFe is easenable catuse-.
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Section 106.5.1 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
Section 106.5. 1 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.
Section 106.5.2 Fee schedule. The fees for mechanical work shall be as indicated in
the following schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "C".
Section 106.5.3 Fee . refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as
follows:
1 The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected.
2. Not more than eighty (80) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been
done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. Not more than eighty (80) percent of the plan review fee paid when an
application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or
canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of the fee
payment.
Section 107 Inspections and Testing is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 107.1.1 Approved inspection agencies. The code official sha# may accept
reports of approval agencies with prior approval provided that such agencies satisfy the
requirements as to qualifications and reliability.
Section 107.2.3 Reinspection and testing is hereby amended as follows:
Section 107.2.3 Reinspection and testing. Where any work or installation does not pass
an initial test or inspection, the necessary corrections shall be made so as to achieve
compliance with this code. The work or installation shall then be resubmitted to the
code official for inspection and testing. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each
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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.
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in writinq on a
form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with 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 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 fGF use undeF a ternPOFaFy eeFtifiE)ate o
oecupancy other uses deemed appropriate by the building official.
Section 108 Violations is hereby amended as follows:
Section 108.4 Violation penalties. PeFsens Any person who shaft violates a provision of
this code or sball fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shaft
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. guilty of a [speeify offense], punishable by a fine
of not MOFe than [amount] delIaFS or by i it net exeeeding [numbeF of days�,
OF beth such fine and iMPFiSenMs=Mf rmn�h day that a vielation eentinues afteF due
notiee has been sewed shall be deerned a sepaFate offense.
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
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
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topunishmentas provided in Section 1-6 of the Code of Ordinances liable for a fine ef
not less r rnere than.jarnount] dollars.
Section 109 Means of Appeal is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
Section 109 Board of Appeals.
Section 1.09.1 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 BoardofAppeals.
Section 109.2 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 anegua.11y good
or better form of construction is groposed. The board shall have. no authority to waive
reguirements of this code, nor make interpretations on the administrative provisions of
his code.
Section 202 General Definitions is hereby amended with the following addition:
APPLIANCE, UNVENTED. An appliance designed and installed in such a manner that
products of combustion ARE NOT. conveyed directly from the appliance to the outside
atmosphere through an approved chimney or vent system. Such appliances areherebyprohibited by this code. All references herein to unvented..appliances. shall be deleted.
Section 301 General 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 !CC EleCtFical Code
current electrical code adopted bythe _01ty.
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 InteMational RlumbkKj--C� plumbing code adopted by the cit)L
Section 304.6 PRIVATE GARAGES is hereby deleted in its entirety:
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Section 306 ACCESS AND SERVICE SPACE is hereby amended 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 24 30 inches (640 762 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. Where
equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures
at a an aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided
by a permanent approved means of access., the extent of whieh Abe ftern
Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 8 feet
(2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and
appliance's level service space. Such access shall .... {bulk of section to read the
same)... on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33 -
percent slope).
A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment and appliance location in
accordance with the Electrical Code.
A new Section 306.6.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 306.6.1 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 Section 306.7 is hereby added -to read as follows:
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Section 306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the mezzanine or platform in
which a water heaterisinstalled is morethaneight.(8) feet (2438 mm) above the
around orfloor level it shall be made accessible by a.stairway or permanent ladder
fastened to the buildin_q.
Section 307.2.1 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 307.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate
disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene,
polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be
selected for the pressure, and—temperature, and exposure rating of the installation.
{remainder unchanged}
Section 403 Mechanical Ventilation 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, 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, lavato[Y or combination
thereof may be ventilated. with an approved mechanical recirculating
similar device designed to remove odors from the air, f _q fan or
Section 504.6 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 limited to
single lengths 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
duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the point of termination.
Section 504.6.1 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 duct
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shall be reduced 2 Y2 feet 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 n the
direction of airflow. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not include the
transition duct.
{Exception unchanged}
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 6 inches (152 mm` 3 inches (76 mm) or more than 12 inches (305 mm).
{Exception #1 to remain unchanged}
Exception #2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 903.3 Unvented gas log heaters is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 903.3 Un��ented gas log heaters. An unvented gas log heater shall not b
tester(, listedil nlabeled for use o � oerdancM UL 127
Section 7-162. Registration and licensing of mechanical contractors, is hereby
amended as follows:
"Section 7-152 (c). Registration and licensing of mechanical contractors,
registration required for mechanical contractors.
(c) Registration required for mechanical contractors. To register with the City of
Grapevine as a mechanical contractor, application shall be filed on forms furnished by
the building inspection division. The application shall show the mechanical contractor's
name, local address and telephone number, and such other information as may
reasonably be required to properly identify the mechanical contractor. A copy of the
drivers license of the registrant shall be submitted."
{Remainder of section unchanged}
Section 6. That Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction, Article Vill, International
Plumbing Code 2003, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7-171. Plumbing code adopted, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-171. Plumbing code adopted,
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(a) There is hereby adopted by the City of Grapevine, Texas, the "UnifE)Frn Plumbing
Code," 1991 Edition 2003 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.
(b) A copy of the "Uniferm P6nibkHj-Gede—," "2003 International Plumbing Code",
shall be maintained by the office of the city secretary."
Section 7-172 (c). Registration and licensing of plumbing contractors, method of
registration for plumbing contractors, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-172 (c). Registration and licensing of plumbing contractors, method of
registration for plumbing contractors.
(c) Method of registration for plumbing contractors. To register with the City of
Grapevine as a plumbing contractor, application shall be filed on forms furnished
by the building inspection division. The application shall show the plumbing
contractor's name, local address and telephone number, and such other
information as may reasonably be required to properly identify the rnechanioal
plumbing contractor. A copy of the drivers license of the registrant shall be
submitted."
Section 7-172 (h)(2). Registration and licensing of plumbing contractors, appeals
procedure is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-172 (h)(2). Registration and licensing of plumbing contractors,
appeals procedure.
Section 7-172 (h)(2) A hearing shall be held before the pkmibin building board of
appeals after the plumbing 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."
"Section 7-177. Amendment to the plumbing code is hereby deleted in its entirety
and replaced with the following:
Section 101 General is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 101.2 Scope,
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged}
Exception #2 is hereby deleted.
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Section 102 Applicability 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.
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 106 Permits is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 106.3.2 Time
limit of application to read as follows:
Section 106.3.2 Time limit 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 begin
taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on
an application shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
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Section 106.5.3 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building code 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 eenStWetien documents
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 discrefion, except as otherwise -provided herein, to
extend permits and inspection deadlines far rojects of an unusually large scope. Any
building or work subject to a permit which hasexpiredfor 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.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within
which workmay 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 mayextendthe time for action by the permittee for a
period not exceedin_180 days,_.on written request.by the permittee showing that
circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being
taken. Nopermitshall be extended. nor renewed more than once.
Section 106.6.1 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
Section 106.6.1 InveLtigation, Fees, work without permit, Whenever any work for which
a -permit isrequiredby 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 bequal 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 rovisions of this code nor from any penaltMrescribed by law.
Section 106,6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be as indicated in
the following schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "C".
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Section 106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as
follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected.
2. Not more than eighty (80) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has
been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. Not more than eighty (80) percent of the plan review fee paid when an
application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is
withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
Section 106.6 Fees is hereby amended by the addition of a new subsection 106.6.4
Reinspection fees to read as follows:
Section 106.6.4 Reinspection fees 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.
To obtain a reinfection the applicant shall file an application therefor in writing on a
form furnished for that purpose and pax the reinspection fee in accordance with 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 108 Violations 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.
Section 109 Means of Appeal is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
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Section 109 Board of Appeals
Section 109.1 General- In order to hearand decideappeals 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 geveffling body City Council and shall hold office at
its pleasure. The board shall adoptrules of procedure for conducting its business. This
board shall consist of members and follow the procedures as prescribed in Section 7-4
ofthischapter. This board shall be known as the Building Board of Appeals.
Section 109.2 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 305 Protection of Pipes and Plumbing System Components is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 305.6.1 Sewer depth. Building seweFs that cenne-c-1., to PFivate sewage dispes-awl
systems shall be a Fni i hes below finished gFade at the -point
of septie tank connection,
Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm)
below grade.
Section 310 Washroom and Toilet Room Requirements is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
Section 312 Tests and 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 _q is
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 absenceof local
provisions, the. owner is responsible to ensurethattesting is done in accordance with
one of the following standards:
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Section 314 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. Components of the condensate
disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene,
polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPUC or PVC pipe or tubing. All components shall be
selected for the pressure, and temperature, and exposure rating of the installation.
{Remainder unchanged}
Section 404 Accessible Plumbing Facilities is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 404.1 Where required. Accessible plumbing facilities and fixtures shall be
provided in accordance with International Building Cede State Law.
Section 410 Drinking Fountains is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME A112.19.1M, 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. Where water
is served in restaurants or where boil d water eeelers are PFOVided in other
oeeupaneies, drinking fountains shall not be FeqUiFed. in other
drinking fountains are required, bottled water dispensers shall be per ed to be
substituted fOF not more than 60 percent of the reqUiFed drinking fountains.
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining.
establishment.
Section 412 Floor and Trench Drains is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 412.4 Pubfie laundries and central washing faoMe 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. Sueh drains shall have a minimurn outlet of not less than 3 inehe-s
2. Commercial kitchens. (In lieu_ of _floor drains in commercial kitchens the
code official may accept floor sinks.
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Section 413 Food Waste Grinder Units 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
map or with the installation of a backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608.
Section 417 Showers 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 2 3 inches (154 76 mm) above the finished threshold level and shall
extend outward over the threshold and fastened to the outside of the threshold iamb.
Liners shall be recessed and fastened to an approved backing ... {remainder of section
unchanged)...
Section 417.7 Test for shower receptors is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 417.7 Test for shower q
j�"e tors. Shower recel2tors 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 Urinals 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 Installation 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 502.5 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or
platform in which a water heater is installed is mare 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-buildina.
Section 502.5.1 Whenever the mezzanineor 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 rovided in accordance with Section 502.3.1.
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Section 504 Safety Devices is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 504.6.1 Discharge. The relief valve shall discharge through full size piping to a
safe place of disposal such as a the floor drain, outside the building, or an indirect waste
receptor. The discharge pipe shall not have any trapped sections. When the drain pipe
run is exposed, in an area outside of the room where the water heater is located, in
manner that would make it subject to the damage, the drain and shall have a visible air
gap or air gap fitting located in the same room as the water heater. The outlet end of
the discharge pipe shall not be threaded and such discharge pipe shall not have a valve
or tee installed. Relief valve piping shall be piped independent of other equipment
drains or relief valve discharge piping to the disposal point. Such pipe shall be installed
in a manner that does not cause personal injury to occupants in the immediate area or
structural damage to the building.
The end of the disehaFge pipe shall not be thFeaded-. The discharge pipe shall not
discharge into the pan required in Section 504.7.
When discharging- , the point of discharge outside the building - e shall be with the end of
the pipe not more than two (2) feet (610 mm) nor less than six (6) inches (152 mm)
above the ground or the floor level of the area receiving the discharge and pointing
downward.
Section 605 Materials, Joints and Connections
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 is hereby amended by deleting Chlorinated
polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic pipe and tubing, Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX)
plastic tubing, Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-AL-
PEX) pipe, Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing and
Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene (PE -AL -PE) composite pipe.
Section 606 Installation of the Building Water Distribution System 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.
'A 0� the base of eveFy wateF FiseF pipe in occupaneies etheF than rnu
family Fesidential e..-, -------- that aFe two StOF;es or less in hekjht-and4n
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5. On the top of e Fy water down feed pipe-4in-Gee-upancies etheF than one
and twe family Fesidential eceupapRjes-,
64. On the entrance to every water supply pipe to a dwelling unit, except
where supplying a single fixture equipped with individual stops.
75. On the water supply pipe to a gravity or pressurized water tank.
86. On the water supply pipe to every water heater.
Section 608 Protection of Potable Water Supply 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, exeW and as
specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.9.
Section 608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply
system to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected by against backflow by an
atmospheric -type vacuum breaker, a pressure type vacuum breaker, adouble-check
assembiv 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 Computerized Engineered Drainage Design
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 _eGmpute-r- design
methods.
Section 904 Vent Terminals 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 Combination Drain and Vent System 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, sinks, lavatOFies, and drinking fountain standpipes, and
indirect waste receptors. Combination drain and vent systems shall not receive the
discharge from a food waste grinder or clinical sink.
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Section 992.2 Installation. The only vertical pipe of a combination drain and vent
system shall be the connection between the fixture drain of a sink,
fete standpipe, and the horizontal combination drain and vent pipe. The maximum
vertical distance shall be 8 feet (2438 mm).
Section 1101 General is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 9909.8 Cleanouts required. Cleanouts shall be installed in the building storm
drainage system...{remainder of section unchanged}
Section 1106 Size of Conductors, Leaders and Storm Drains is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 9906.9 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 the 100 yeaF houdy rainfall rate -indicated iR
R V or A; otheF Fainfall Fates deteffnined ftm approved local weatheF data.
Section 1107 Secondary (Emergency) Roof Drains is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 1107.3 Sizing of secondary drains Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems
shall be sized in accordance with Section 1106
istem is sized in Tables 1106.2, 4406.3 and 440". Scuppers shall be sized
to prevent the depth of ponding water" {remainder of section unchanged}..._
Section 6. That Articles IX - XII, Flood Damage Prevention, Swimming Pools,
Irrigation Code, Radio and Television, Antennas are hereby renumbered X - XIII
respectively and their Sections and Subsections renumbered accordingly and a
new Article IX International Fuel Gas Code is added.
Article IX International Fuel Gas Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Section'7-180 Short Title is hereby added to read as follows:
"Section 7-180 Short Title.
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 International
Fuel Gas Code" as published by the International Code Council, with the
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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.
Ub A copy of the "2003 International Fuel Gas Code", shall be maintained by the
office of the city secretary "
Section 7-182 Conflicts is hereby added to read as follows:
"Section 7-182 Conflict with other regulations
When a conflict exists between this code and state law .- the most restrictive requirement
shall prevail, when a conflict exists- between this code and other codes or ordinances
adopted by the city, themostrestrictive shall apply."
Section 7-183 Work to be performed by licensed and registered plumber is hereby
added to read as follows:
"Section 7-183 Work to be performed by licensed and registered plumber
All work regulated by this code shall be performed by State of Texas licensed plumbers
that are registered with the city in accordance with Article Vill of this code, unless
exempted herein or by state law. All work regulated by this code is subject to all codes
and ordinances relating to plumbing."
Section 7-184 Fuel Gas installation or maintenance by homeowner is hereby added
to read as follows:
"Section 7-184 Fuel Gas installation or maintenance by homeowner
Nothing in this code shall prevent a homeowner from installing or maintaining fuel gas
systems within the property boundaries of his homestead, providing that the owner files
with the building inspection department adequate plans and specifications; satisfies the
building official as to his ability to install fuel gas systems; and such work is done by
himself and used exclusively by him and his family. Such privilege does not convey the
right to violate any of the provisions of this code, nor is it to be construed as exempting
any such property owner from obtaining a permit, paying the required fees and
obtaining all required inspections."
Section 7-185 Amendments to Fuel Gas Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"Section 7-185 Amendments to Fuel Gas Code
Section 101 (IFGC) General is hereby amended to read as follows:
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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".
Section 101.2 Scope. This code shall apply to the installation of fuel -gas piping
systems, fuel -gas utilization equipment and related accessories in accordance with
Sections 101.2.1 through 101.2.5.
Exceptions:
1. {remains unchanged}
Exception #2 is hereby deleted in its entire
Section 102(IFGC) Applicability is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 102.2 Existing installations is hereby amended to add an exception to read as
follows:
Exception: Existing dwelling units shall comply with Section 621.2.
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 shallmeanthe residential code
adopted by the city.
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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 wordsg building ildin ."existin provisions pro sions 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 106(IFGC) Permits is hereby amended by the addition of Section 106.4.2.1 to
read as follows:
Section 106.4.2.1 Time limitation of application is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 106.4.2.1 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 applicationafterexpiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a
new plan review fee.
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. 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 permit has not expired for more than 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 11, and/or Chapter 12, Article VI of the Grapevine Code of
Ordinances.
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Section 106.5.1 Work commencing before permit issuance is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
Section 106.5.1 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.
Section 106.5.2 Fee schedule. The fees for work shall be as indicated in the following
schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit "C.
Section 106.5.3 Fee refunds is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 106.5.3 Fee refunds. The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as
follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or
collected.
2. Not more than eighty (80) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been
done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. Not more than eighty (80)' percent of the plan review fee paid when an
application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or
canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written
application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of the fee
payment.
Section 106.5 Fees is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 106.5.4,
Reinspection fees to read as follows:
Section 106.5.4 Reinspection fees 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.
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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 failuretoprovide access on thedatefor which inspection is requested, o
for deviating from plans requiring the approvalofthe building official.
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 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 108(IFGC) Violations 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 - I k" I—,
in section 1-6 of the Code of Ord'inances. - I , Wy 1Q4YVpunishment as provided
Section 109 (IFGC) Means of Appeal is hereby deleted in its entirety and amended to
read as follows:
Section 109 (IFGC) Board of Appeals
Section 109.1 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 andishereby created a board of appeals. The board of
appeals shall be appointed by the-govefflingj2qdy City Council and shall hold office at
its pleasure,.. The board shall adopt rules ofprocedurefor 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 109.2 Limitations on authority, Anapplication forappealshall be based on a
claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted theprovisionsof 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 202 (IFGC) Definitions is hereby amended 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.
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Section 304 fIFGS) Combustion, Ventilation and Dilution Air 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 75 50 -percent free area. {Remainder of section
unchanged.}
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 (IFGC) Installation is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 305.5 Private garages is hereby deleted in its entirety.
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:
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 24 30
inches (64-0 762 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 doorfroman upper floor level.
Exceptions: 4-. The passageway and level service space are not required where the
appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through the required opening.
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Exception 2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where
equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or elevated structures
at a an aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm), such access shall be provided
by a permanent approved means of access., the e)dent of which shall be from
Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not extend closer than 8 feet
k2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below and shall extend to the equipment and
appliance's level service space. Such access shall ... {bulk of section to read the
same}... on roofs having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33 -
percent slope).
A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment and appliance location in
accordance with the Electrical Code.
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 no
more than. 16 inches apart shall. be provided from the roof access to the working
platform at the appliance.
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 (81 feet (2438 mm) above
the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder
fastened to the building.
3062.1 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or access
to a ._receptace. outlet is not obtainable from the -main level, li-ghting and a
receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section 306.3.1
Section 401 (IFGC) General 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
shall identify its operating gas pressure with an approved tag (CSST)
P -q. 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 (1FGS) Pipe Sizing is hereby amended to read as follows:
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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'/ inch.
Section 403 (IFGC) Corrugated stainless steel tubing is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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 (IFGC) Piping System Installation is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 404.6 Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall comply with Section
404.11.
channels,
the
with tightly sealed ends and joints. Both ends ef sueh easing shall extend not less th
Section 404.9 Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of 4-2 18 inches (395 458 mm) below grade,
Section 494-9.1.
Section 406 (IFGS) Inspection, Testing and Purging is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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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 -o-.3 psig, mechanical gauges used to measure test PFessWFes —shall
utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one half inches Q Y2"), a set hand
1/10 pound incrementation and pressure range not to exceed 6 psi for tests ...requiring a
pressure -0-3 psig. For tests requiring a pressure of 10 -P -Sig, mechanical -gauges shall
utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and one-half inches -(3 Y2"), a set hand, a
minimum of 2/10 -pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed 20 psi
have a range sueh that t leale is n0t-gFeater than five times the
test pressure.
Section 406.4. 1 Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be not less than G%
and one half times t' ing pressure, but not less than 3 3 psig
(20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official, the. piping and valves may be
tested at -pressure of at least six (6) inches -(152 mm) of mercury, measured with a
manometer or slope gauge. iffespecti Where the test pressu
exeeeds 125
_4heAest--pr-essuire shall not exceed a value that
PFeduces.a heep StF �F than 50 peFGent of t�e speeified minimurn
yield StFength of the For welded piping and for piping carrying gas at pressures in
excess of fourteen (14) inches water column ressure (3.48 kPa) Oapajj and less than
200 inches of water column pressure (52.2 kPa) (7,5 psi), the test pressure shall not be
less than ten (10) pounds per square inch f69.6 kPa) For piping carrying gas at a
pressure that -exceeds 200 inches of water column (52.2 kPa} --(7.5 psi), the test
pressure shall be not less than one and one-half times the proposed maximum working
pressure.
Section 406.4.2 Test duration. Test duration shall be held for a lengthof time
satisfactoryto the Code Official, but in no case for not less than fifteen minutes. For
welded pip-Lng, 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 fora length of time
satisfactory to the Code Official but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes. 1% heu
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Section 409 (IFGC) Shutoff Valves is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 409.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with corrugated
stainless steef. (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 ....systern's
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piping, fittings, and valves between anchors. All valves and supports shall be designed
and installed so they will not be disengaged by movement of the supporting piping_
Section 410 (IFGC) Flow Controls is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 410.1 Pressure regulators. A line pressure regulator shall be installed where
the appliance is designed to operate at a lower pressure than the supply pressure.
Access shall be provided to pressure regulators. Pressure regulators shall be protected
from physical damage. Regulators installed on the exterior of the building shall be
approved for outdoor installation.
Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to appliances as
specified in Section 306.
Exception: A passageway or level service space is not required when the regulator is
capable of being serviced and removed through the required attic opening.
Section 614 (IFGC) Clothes Dryer Exhaust 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. 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
the direction of airflow.
JException is unchanged)
Section 621 (IFGC) Unvented Room Heaters is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 624 (IFGC) Water Heaters 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.
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Section 7. That Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction, Article X4 XII, Irrigation
Code, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7-215 (c). Registration and licensing of irrigating contractors, method of
registration of irrigating contractors, is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 7-215 (G) 7-221 (c). Method of registration of irrigating contractors.
{Bulk of section to remain unchanged}
(d) Method of registration of irrigating contractors. To register with the city as an
irrigating contractor, application shall be filed on forms furnished by the building
inspection division. The application shall show the irrigating contractor's name,
local address and telephone number, and such other information as may
reasonably be required to properly identify the irrigating contractor. A copy of the
drivers license of the registrant shall be submitted."
{Remainder of section unchanged}
Section 8. 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 9. 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 10. 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 11. 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.
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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 IIIB IV VA VB
A-1
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
87.91
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
'1-4
Assembly, arenas
95.61
92.91
89.79
87.14
80.69
80.46
83.93
73.36
71.65
Business
98.42
94.86
91.84
87.54
78.33
77.90
84.20
69.96
67.32
E
Educational
103.35
99.86
97.01
92.71
85.52
83.50
89.65
76.41
73.55
F -I
Factory and industrial, moderate hazard
59.69
56.94
53.54
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
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 -I
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
65.99
63.34
57.28
57.04
60.12
49.94
48.24
R -I
Residential, hotels
98.16
94.82
89.91
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
49.14
47.53
40.58
41.35
45.41
33.98
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
-d 0.5 percent to total cost for each story over three
iuct 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 B.2
02/23/05
EXHIBIT iscly
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
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
11, A, E, 1, 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 TR -ADE'
Ill. B, F, H, M, S, U
1- 500
$ 37.00
OFFICE, RETAIL, WHOLESALE,
501- 50,000
$ 32.00+ .01 PER
GARAGES, FACTORIES,
50,001- 100,000
$ 182.00+.007 SQUARE
WORKSHOPS, SERVICE
100,001+
$ 582.00+.003 FOOT
STATIONS, WAREHOUSE
CONTRACT
EACH TRADE
IV. ANY OCCUPANCY GROUP,
VALUATION OF
WORK
ALTERATIONS, FINISH -OUTS,
SHELL COMPLETIONS
0- 500
$ 37.00
501- 1,500
$ 45.00
CONTRACT VALUATION OF WORK:
1,501- 3,000
$ 57.00
3,001- 5,000
$ 72.00
5,001- 50,000
$ 27.00+.009
50,001- 100,000
$ 127.00+.007 PER
$
100,001- 500,000
500,000+
$ 327.00+.005DOLLAR
$ 1,327.00+.003 IVALUATION
$
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"'
......................... ....................$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.
6/21/01/REVISED 10/27/04
TABLE R301.2(1)
GROUND SNOW LOAD
I WIND SPEED61
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY" -
5 Ib/f
90 (3-sec-gust)/75 fastest mile
A I
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
Weathering
Frost line depth")
Termites
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Moderate
6
very heavy
69°F
WINTER DESIGN
TEMP
ICE SHETLD UNDER-
LAYMENT REQUIRED'h
FLOOD
HAZARDS
AIR FREEZING
INDEX"
MEAN ANNUAL
TEMP'j
22°F
No
local code
69°F
64.9°F
For Sl: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN/m .02, 1 mile per hour = 1.609 km/h.
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TABLE N1 102.1
SIMPLIFIED PRESCRIPTIVE BUILDING ENVELOPE THERMAL
COMPONENT CRITERIA
MINIMUM REQUIRED THERMAL PERFORMANCE (U -FACTOR AND R -
VALUE)
MAXIMUM
--- MINIMUM INSULATION R -VA UE [(hr-ft2- °F
ffitu]
GLAZING
Ceilings
Ceiling
U -FACTOR
open to
Joist/Roof
Walls
Floors
Basement
Slab
Crawl
[Btu/(hr-ft2-'F)]
Attic
Rafter
Walls
perimeter
space
S ace
Assembly
walls
0.65
R-38
R-22
R-13
R-19
-0
Use of this table is limited to projects where the cathedral ceiling area is limited to one
third or less of the total ceiling area.