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ORDINANCE NO. 98-21
,�t� AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE
CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 7
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, ARTICLE I,
SECTIONS 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, AND 7-4, RELATIVE TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE 1994 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
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
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
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TEXAS:
Section 1. That Chapter 7, Article I, Sections 7-1, 7-2 and 7-3 are hereby
�„ amended in their entirety to read as follows:
"Sec. 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 Building Code 1994 Edition. This article shall be known as the "Grapevine
Building Code" and shall be cited as such. A copy of said code shall be filed in the
office of the City Secretary, and the same is hereby adopted and incorporated as if set
out at length herein and the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of
all buildings and other structures, subject to all amendments thereof or superseding
provisions contained in the following sections.
Sec. 7-2. Same- Conflict with other regulations.
Whenever there exists a conflict in the language or interpretation of the building
code and any other related ordinance, then in such event, the more restrictive code
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shall take precedence.
Sec. 7-3. Same - Amendments.
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� ,, The building code herein adopted is specifically amended as follows:
Section 102, Unsafe Buildings, is deleted, and Articles II and V of this chapter
�z� substituted therefor.
Section 103, Violations and Penalties, is amended so that the second paragraph
thereof shall read as follows:
Any person violating any provision of this code shall be subject to punishment as
provided in Sections 1-6 of the Code of Ordinances.
Section 109.3, Certificate Issued, is amended to read as follows:
Section 109.3 , Certificate Issued.
After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations
of the provisions of this code or other laws which are enforced by the Building
Inspection Division, the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy which
shall contain the following:
1. The certificate of occupancy issuance number.
� � 2. Name of occupant.
�.,v, 3. The name of owner or agent.
4. The address of the location of the business.
5. The nature of the business.
6. The initials of the person issuing the certificate.
7. The initials of the building official.
Section 302.4, Fire Ratings for Occupancy Separations, is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 302.4, Fire Ratings for Occupancy Separations.
EXCEPTION: 3. In the one-hour separation between a Group R, Division 3 and
a U Occupancy, the separation may be limited to the installation of not less than one-
half inch thickness gypsum board construction on the garage side and a tight fitting solid
weather-stripped wood or metal door 1 3/8 inches in thickness, or tight-fitting door
"�""' having a fire-protection rating of not less than twenty (20) minutes when tested in
accordance with Part II of Uniform Building Code Standard 7-2, which is part of this
� code, in lieu of a one-hour fire assembly. Fire dampers shall not be required in air ducts
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,�...a passing through the wall, floor or ceiling separating a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy
from a Group U Occupancy, provided such ducts within the Group U Occupancy are
constructed of not less than No. 26 gauge galvanized steel.
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Section 310.2.2 , Special Provisions, shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 310.2.2 . Special Provisions.
Group R, Division 1 Occupancies shall be not less than one-hour fire resistive
construction throughout except as provided in Section 601.5.2.2.
Fire retardant Class C roof coverings are required on all multifamily and
townhouse units regardless of the size and height of the units. Fire retardant Class C
roofing materials are defined as any roofing materials which meet ASTM E-108 Fire
Test Specifications for roofing and have been tested and approved by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory. In those cases where it proves necessary to replace all
or part of an ordinary wood shingle roof, and the Class C roofing does not meet the
exposure length of the existing roof, Class C composition shingles may be overlaid on
the wood shingle roof.
Section 310.9.1.2 Additions, alterations or repairs to Group R Occupancies, is
hereby amended with a second exception to read as follows:
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2. A smoke detector powered by battery that has been installed in a unit, as that
�,,:%, term is defined in Subchapter F of the Texas Property Code, built before September 1,
1987. A smoke detector powered by alternating current shall be required in said unit if:
A. The interior of the unit is repaired, remodeled or rebuilt at projected cost of
more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) and the repair,
remodeling or rebuilding requires a city building permit;
B. An addition occurs to the unit at a projected cost of more than two
thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00);
C. A smoke detector powered by alternating current was actually installed in
the unit at any time prior to September 1, 1987; or
D. A smoke detector powered by alternating current was required by city
ordinance at the time of initial construction of the unit.
Section 403.1 is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Scope. This section applies to all Group B, Office Buildings and Group R,
"`"`� Division 1 Occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy
located more than 48 feet above the lowest level of fire department access
� or four (4) or more stories in height, which ever is more restrictive. Such
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�,,,A buildings shall be of Type I or II construction and shall be provided with an
approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 403.2.
� Section 403.2.1. System Design, is amended as follows:
Section 403.2.1. System Design. The automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout the building as specified by U.B.C. Standard 9-1, N.F.P.A.
Standard No. 13, and the following:
1. The sprinkler system shall be looped between standpipe risers at
the bottom in all buildings.
2. A minimum of one (1) fire pump shall be provided and sized for the
sprinkler demand and for a minimum five hundred (500) gallons per
minute fire department standpipe operation.
3. Operation of the sprinkler system shall activate the voice
communication system.
Section 403.2.2., Modifications, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 403.2.2. Modifications. The following modifications of code requirements
are permitted.
"' °` 1. The fire resistive time periods set forth in Table 6-A may be one-
hour for interior bearing walls, exterior bearing and nonbearing
�..� walls, roofs, and the beams supporting roofs, provided they do not
frame into columns. All building partitions required to be of one-
hour, fire-resistive construction by Table No. 6.A may be of
noncombustible construction without a fire-resistive time period.
Exception: No reduction provisions are allowed for roofs of buildings of Type II
construction.
2. The one and one-half-inch hose lines and nozzles may be omitted.
3. Travel distance to a horizontal exit or to an enclosed stairwell may
be three hundred (300) feet.
Section 504.6., Area Separation Walls, is amended to read as follows:
Section 504.6. Area Separation Walls.
504.6.1. General. In all Occupancies, except Group R, Division 1, each
portion of a building separated by one or more area separation walls may be
'"�""` considered a separate building. (The rest of the subsection to remain the same).
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,�,,�, Section 904, Fire Extinguishing Systems, Paragraph 904.2.3.1. Drinking
Establishments is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Paragraph
904.2.3.1., Dining Establishments, to read as follows:
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904.2.3.1., Dining Establishments. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed in dining establishments where the consumption of alcoholic
beverages may be allowed by city permit and where the total area of such
occupancies exceeds five thousand (5,000) square feet, regardless of area
separation walls and/or fire-rated walls.
Section 904, Fire Extinguishing Systems, Paragraph 904.2.7., Group M
Occupancies, is amended to read as follows:
904.2.7., Group M Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in retail sales rooms classified as Group M Occupancies where the floor
area exceeds twelve thousand (12,000) square feet on any floor or twenty-four
thousand (24,000) square feet on all floors or in Group M retail sales
occupancies more than three (3) stories in height. The area of inezzanines shall
be included in determining the areas where sprinklers are required.
EXCEPTIONS:
�""� 1. Allowable area increases for sprinkler installation will be permitted.
�„,� 2. Properties where there are multiple occupancies in the same building
complex dealing primarily in retail sales and service of inerchandise.
Section 904, Fire Extinguishing Systems, is hereby amended by adding
thereto Paragraph 904.2.9. to read as follows:
Group B, F and Group S Occupancies.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all buildings containing
occupancies classified as Group B, F and Group S where the floor area exceeds
twenty-four thousand (24,000) square feet on any floor or forty-eight thousand
(48,000) square feet on any combination of floors_regardless of area separation
walls and/or fire rated walls, or any other allowable area increases allowed by the
Uniform Building Code. The area of inezzanines shall be included in determining
the area where sprinklers are required.
EXCEPTION: Allowable area increases for sprinkler installation will be
permitted.
'���` Section 904, Fire Extinguishing Systems, is hereby amended by adding thereto
Paragraph 904.2.10. to read as follows:
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� ,. 904.2.10. All occupancies. Approved automatic extinguishing systems shall
be installed in all stories of buildings three (3) or more stories in height, excluding
buildings used solely as parking garages, without exception.
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Buildings three (3) stories or more in height shall have a hydraulically designed
sprinkler system that meets all the requirements of the Uniform Building Code Section
403.2.1. Standpipes may be combined with the sprinkler systems.
Section 904.5. Standpipes, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 904.5. Standpipes.
904.5.1. General. All combined standpipe systems shall comply with the
requirements of this section. Design and installation shall be in accordance with
Uniform Building Code Standard No. 9-2, unless otherwise stated in this section where
a combination standpipe system is installed in accordance with this section, a separate
dry standpipe system need not be installed.
904.5.2. Where required. Standpipe systems shall be provided as set forth
in Table No. 9-A. One combined standpipe system shall be required for every enclosed
stairway or smokeproof enclosure in all buildings three (3) or more stories in height.
� "° Section 904 is hereby amended by adding Paragraph 904.8 thereto as follows:
� 904.8. Combined Standpipe Systems.
(a) Generat. A combined standpipe system is a system in which vertical riser
piping supplies both the two and one-half-inch outlets for the Fire
Department use and in addition supplies an automatic fire extinguishing
system. Design and installation shall be in accordance with Uniform
Building Code Standard 9-2, unless otherwise stated in this section.
Where a combined standpipe system is installed in accordance with this
section, a separate dry standpipe system need not be installed.
(b) Where Required. A combined standpipe system may be utilized in all
buildings when standpipe systems and sprinkler systems are both
required by other sections of the code.
Paragraph 1006.9. Handrails, shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 1006.9. Handrails. Stairways shall have handrails on each side, and
every stairway required to be more than 88 inches (2235mm) in width shall be provided
with not less than one intermediate handrail for each 88 inches (2235 mm) of required
�"� width. Intermediate handrails shall be spaced approximately equally across with the
entire width of the stairway.
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� . The top of handrails and handrail extensions shall be placed not less than 34
inches (864mm) or more than 38 inches (965mm) above the nosing of treads and
landings. Handrails shall be continuous the full length of the stairs and, except for
�� private stairways, at least one handrail shall extend in the direction of the stair run not
less than 12 inches (305mm) beyond the top riser nor less than 12 inches (305mm)
beyond the bottom riser. Ends shall be returned or shall terminate in newel posts or
safety terminals.
The handgrip portion of handrails shall not be less than 1 1/4 inches (32mm) nor
more than 2 inches (51 mm) in cross-sectional dimensions or the shape shall provide an
equivalent gripping surFace. The handgrip portion of handrails shall have a smooth
surface with no sharp corners.
EXCEPTION: Within private dwelling units of Group R, Division 3 occupancies,
handrails may have a handgrip portion not to exceed 2 '/2 inches in cross sectional
dimension.
Handrails projecting from a wall shall have a space of not less than 1 '/Z
inches (38mm) between the wall and the handrail.
Chapter 11, Accessibility, is hereby deleted in its entirety.
'� `� Section 1203.4.2. , Yards, is amended to read as follows:
�.��- Section 1203.4.2. , Yards.
Every yard shall be not less than three (3) feet in width for one-story and two-
story buildings, with the sole exception that every yard in property zoned R-5.0, as
provided for in Section 16, Zero Lot Line District, of the Grapevine Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance N. 82-73, shall be not less than one (1) foot in width for one-story and
two-story buildings. For buildings more than finro (2) stories in height, the minimum
width of the yard shall be increased at the rate of one (1) foot for each additional story.
For buildings exceeding fourteen (14) stories in height, the required width of yard shall
be computed on the basis of fourteen (14) stories.
Section 1504 . Roof-Covering Classification, is hereby amended by adding
thereto a Paragraph 1504.5.3. to read as follows:
1504.5.3. Class C roof coverings required. A minimum fire retardant Class C
roof covering shall be required on all group "R" occupancies regardless of size and
height of structures or number of units. Fire retardant Class C roofing materials are
defined as any roofing material which meets ASTM E-108 fire test specifications for
`�' �" roofing and has been tested and approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
In those cases where it proves necessary to replace all or part of an ordinary wood
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,��,.�, shingle roof, and the Class C roofing does not meet the exposure length of the existing
roof, Class C composition shingles may be overlaid on the wood shingles.
„� Section 1907, 1991 Uniform Building Code as amended by the City, is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
2320.4. Shingles or Shakes is amended by the addition of a new Paragraph 3 to
read as follows:
The use of wood shingles and wood shakes as a wall covering is hereby
prohibited within the city unless they meet the fire retardant standards of Class C
roofing material.
Section 2326.11.2. Framing Details, third paragraph, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 2326.11.2. Framing details.
When bearing studs are spaced at 24 -inch (610mm) intervals and top plates are
less than two 2-inch by 6-inch (51 mm by 152mm) or two 3-inch by 4-inch (76mm by
102mm) members and when the floor joists, floor trusses or roof trusses which they
support are spaced at more than 16 inch (406mm) intervals, such joists or trusses shall
�"'� bear within five 5 inches (127mm) of the stud beneath or a third plate shall be installed
or an additional stud shall be added directly beneath such joists or trusses. (The rest of
`� the subsection to remain the same.)
Section 2516(f�, 1991 Uniform Building Code as amended by the City, is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
Section 3404, Moved Buildings and Temporary Buildings, is amended by adding
thereto Article VII of this chapter.
Table No. 1-A - Building Permit Fees, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
TABLE NO. 1-A - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
$1.00 TO $500.00 $10.00
$500.01 TO $2,000.00 $10.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.50 for each
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including
$2,000.00
' $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 $32.50 for the first $2,000.00 plus $6.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
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including $25,000.00
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$25,000.01 to $50,000.00 $170.50 for the first $25,000.00 plus $4.50 for each
additionai $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $283.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $3.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00
$100,000.00 and up $433.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $2.50 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and Fees
(1) Inspections outside of normal business hours................... $30.00/hour*
(minimum charge finro hours)
(2) Re-inspection fee assessed under provisions of
Section 108.8 ....................................................... $30.00/hour*
(3) Unscheduled inspections and inspections for
which no fee is specifically indicated............................... $25.00/hour*
"�"' (minimum charge two hours)
� (4) Additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to approved plans......................... $30.00/hour*
(minimum charge two hours)
(5) Building permit fees for the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District
shall be twenty-five (25) per cent of the fees established in Table No. 3-A- 1-A
Building Permit Fees.
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. This cost shall
include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the
employees involved.
Table No. 5-A, Group R3, is amended by the addition of Note 7 as follows:
7. One (1) hour less than three (3) feet and openings less than three (3) feet shall
not apply for buildings constructed on property zoned R-5.0, as provided for in
Section 16 of the Grapevine Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance No. 82-73.
Table No. 5-B, Basic Allowable Building Heights and Basic Allowable Floor Area
'�"`� for Buildings One Story in Height is hereby amended as follows:
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�.� Table No. 5-B. Basic Allowable Building Heights and Basic Allowable Floor Area
for Buildings One Story in Height.
,�,,,,, This table shall be amended for R-1 under the headings of I I-N, III-N and V-N in that the
allowable height and areas within these columns shall be replaced with the words "not
permitted".
Table No. 15-A, Minimum Roof Classes, is hereby amended as follows:
This table shall be amended by replacing all "NR" spaces in the "R-3" row with a
"C", and deleting all footnotes in the "R-1" row.
Appendix Chapters. The listed Appendix Chapter from the Uniform Building
Code, 1994 Edition to the Grapevine Building Code, is hereby adopted and incorporated
as if set out at length herein and the provisions thereof shall be controlling in the
construction of patio covers.
Appendix Chapter 31 , Patio Covers, is hereby adopted in its entirety.
Section 2. That Chapter 7, Article 1, Section 7-4 first paragraph is amended to
read as follows with the remainder of the section remaining the same:
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Sec. 7-4. Creation of Housing and Building Board of Appeals; membership.
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"The City Council shall appoint five (5) members to the Housing Advisory and
Appeals Board as authorized by the Uniform Housing Code, 1979 Edition, and five (5)
members to the Board of Appeals as authorized by the 1994 Edition of the Uniform
Building Code, and the membership of both boards shall consist of the same five (5)
individuals."
Section 3. That 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 4. 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) and a separate offense shall be deemed
committed upon each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
Section 5. 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 6. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals,
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peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates an
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�.�, 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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, on this the 17th day of February , 1998.
APPROVED:
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William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
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'°��" Li da Huff
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Matthew Boyle
City Attorney
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