HomeMy WebLinkAboutWS Item 04 - Update Fire CodeMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 20, 2014
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP - UPDATE FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider an ordinance to update the 2006 International Fire Code with local
amendments to the 2012 edition of the International Fire Code with local amendments.
BACKGROUND:
In the past, the City has adopted model codes for fire protection and prevention issues
through Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances. The International Code Council has
promulgated the updated model codes and recommends same for adoption by
municipalities. This code update would be in keeping with the recommendations of the
Insurance Service Organization to have current Codes and Standards.
The proposed updated code advances the level of fire and life safety with a focus to our
fire losses and future development. It also incorporates recognition of technological and
hazard protection advances since our last code adoption. The code is proposed to be
adopted as written with a few notable additions.
A threshold for fire sprinkling is called out in the model code but the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG) recommends amendments to the codes. In the
past, we have set the sprinkler threshold as an amendment to the Code. Staff's
recommendation is to reduce the current threshold of 6,000 square feet (when fire
sprinklers are required in commercial buildings) to 4,000 square feet. A threshold of
4,000 square feet is in line with some area cities.
The Fire Chief recommends updating of the fire code including appropriate
amendments.
May 15, 2014 (9:41 AM)
*RDINANCE NO.
DRAR
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF
THE GRAPEVINE CODE OF ORDINANCES, FIRE
PROTECTION AND PREVENTION RELATING TO THE
ADOPTION OF THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE
COUNCIL; PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO SAME;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS
($2,000.00) FOR EACH SEPARATE OFFENSE AND A
SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED
UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION
OCCURS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has previously adopted model codes for fire
protection and prevention issues through Chapter 11 of the Code of Ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the International Code Council has promulgated updated model
codes, and recommends same for adoption by municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to update its model codes, including appropriate
amendments thereto; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the passage of this ordinance
is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
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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 11 Fire Protection and Prevention, Article III, Fire
Code, Section 11-40, 11 -44, 11 -45, 11 -46, Code Adopted; Amendments, of the City of
Grapevine Code of Ordinances, is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new section
shall be added to read as follows:
"Section 11-40. Code Adopted; Amendments:
�7 (a) The City of Grapevine hereby adopts the 2012 Edition of the International Fire
Code, including Appendix D, E. F, and G, published by the International Code
Council, Inc., save and except such portions as are deleted or amended by this
ordinance, and the same are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set
out at length herein. One (1) copy of the 2012 Edition of the International Fire
Code shall be on file with the City Secretary. From the date on which this
ordinance shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the
limits of the City of Grapevine and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
(b) Fire Code - Amendments
Amend Section 101.1 Title; to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Grapevine Fire Code, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
Amend Section 102.1 to read as fol lows:
3. Existing structures, facilities and conditions when required in Chapter 11 or in specific
sections of this code.
Amend Section 102.3 Change of use or occupancy, to read as follows:
102.3 Change of use or occupancy. The provisions of the Building Code and this
code adopted by the City shall apply to all buildings undergoing a change of occupancy.
Amend Section 102.4 Application of building code, to read as follows:
102.4 Application of building code. The design and construction of new structures shall
comply with this code, and other codes and ordinances adopted by the City. Repairs,
alterations and additions to existing structures shall comply with the codes and
ordinances adopted by the City of Grapevine.
Amend Section 102.5 Historic buildings, to read as follows:
102.6 Historic buildings. The construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration,
relocation or movement of existing buildings or structures that are designated as historic
buildings when such buildings or structures do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or
property shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code and this code
as adopted by the City.
Amend Section 102.7 Referenced codes and standards, to read as follows:
102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this
code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 80, and such codes when specifically
adopted, and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102.7.1
and 102.7.2.
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102.7.1 Conflicts. Where differences occur between the provisions of this code
and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
102.7.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the
reference to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within
the scope of this code and any adopted amendments, the provisions of this code
and any adopted amendments, as applicable, shall take precedence over the
provisions in the referenced code or standard.
Amend Section 103. 1, to read as follows:
103.1. General. The fire prevention division is established within the jurisdiction under
the direction of the fire code official. The function of the division shall be the
implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
Amend Section 104.1 General, by adding a sentence to the end of paragraph to read
as follows:
104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of
this code and shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code, and to adopt
policies, procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the application of its
provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in
compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and shall not have the effect of
waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code. The fire code official, with
approval of the administrator, is authorized to make and enforce such rules and
regulations for the prevention and control of fires and fire hazards as may be necessary
from time to time.
Amend Section 105.6.9, Covered mall buildings. to read as follows
The placement of retail fixtures and displays in any egress path, concession
equipment that may or may not be using heating devices, display of highly
combustible goods and similar items in the common areas of the mall.
Amend Section 105.6.30, to read as follows:
105.6.30 Open Burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or
maintaining of an open fire, recreational fire, or a fire on any public street, alley, road, or
other public or private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be
adhered to.
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1. Recreational fires in approved overnight campgrounds or parks that are kindled in
approved fire rings.
2. Cooking fires in approved cooking appliances, such as but not limited to, bar -b -que
grills, propane fired portable cook tops, hibachis, etc. Such cooking fires shall be
located in an approved location.
3. Recreational fires in approved portable or permanent outdoor fireplaces or fire pits.
Amend by adding Section 105.7.9.1 Hazardous material storage tanks: to read as
follows:
Section 105.7.9.1 Hazardous material storage tanks. A construction permit is
required to install or remove an underground or aboveground hazardous material
storage tank or to change the contents of said tank.
Amend Section 105.18 Required special permits, by adding to read as follows:
Section 105.18.1 Tents and membrane structures inside a building. An operational
permit is required to erect, construct, inflate or assemble a tent that is greater than 400
square feet in size inside a building.
Section 105.18.2 Cooking inside an assembly occupancy, exhibit hall, ballroom,
or foyer /pre- function area. An operational permit is required to fry, deep fry, bake,
grill, or otherwise cause to be cooked any food substance by an exhibitor inside an
exhibit hall, ballroom, or foyer /pre- function area of an assembly occupancy.
Section 105.7.18.3 Security Gates. A construction permit is required to install or
modify a Security gate or gates across any fire apparatus access road and shall comply
with Section 503.6 of this code.
Section 105.7.18.4. Speed Bumps. No person, firm or corporation shall place,
construct, erect or maintain any speed bump(s) for traffic calming in a marked fire lane,
fire zone or emergency access easement, without first obtaining a permit.
Amend Section 108.1 Board of Appeals Established, to read as follows:
Section 108.1 Board of Appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of
orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the
application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board
of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold
office at its pleasure. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board
but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of
procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in
writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official. This board shall
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consist of members and follow the procedures as prescribed in this section. This board
shall be known as the Building Board of Appeals as referenced in 7.3 and 7.4 of the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
Amend Section 108.2 Limitations on Authority, to read as follows:
Section 108.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a
claim that the intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been
incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equivalent
method of protection or safety is proposed. The board shall have no authority to waive
requirements of this code, nor make interpretations on the administrative provisions of
this code.
Amend Section 109.4 Violation Penalties, to read as follows:
109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall
fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair
or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire
code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction in the Municipal Court, shall be subject to
a fine not to exceed two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars for each offense, and each day
that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense.
Amend Section 111.4 Failure to Comply, to read as follows:
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been
served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to
remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not more than two
thousand ($2,000.00) dollars.
Amend Section 113 FEES, to read by adding the following:
113.1 Fees. ... Inspections, Standby /Fire Watch activities shall be assessed fees as
identified in the Schedule of Fees in Table 113.1A and in keeping with Section 113.
Section 113.6 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.
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Reinspection fees may be assessed for failure to provide access on the date for which
inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the fire
code official. To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file a reinspection request in
writing and pay the reinspection fee in accordance with Table 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.
Schedule of Fees
(Table 113 1A)
1.
Inspections outside of normal business hours .....
$45.00 per hour* (minimum charge —two hours)
2.
Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of
$45.00 per hour* (minimum charge — two hours)
Section 113.6
3.
For use of outside consultants for plan checking and
actual costs **
inspections, or both.
4.
FD Fire Watch /Standby — Person only, No
$45.00 per hour* (minimum charge — two hours)
Equipment
Contract Agreement must be in place or as
5.
FD Fire Watch /Standby — Personnel with Equipment
approved by the Fire Chief
* Or the total hourly cost of the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest. This cost shall
include supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the
employees involved.
* *Actual costs include administrative and overhead costs.
Amend Section 202 General Definitions by adding as follows.
() AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide
medical, surgical, psychiatric, nursing, or similar care on a less than 24 hour basis to
persons who are rendered incapable of self - preservation by the services provided. This
group may include but not be limited to the following:
Dialysis Centers
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Sedation dentistry
Surgery centers
Colonic centers
Psychiatric centers
Birthing centers
ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories... remaining text is unchanged.
FIRE AREA. The aggregate floor area of a building, regardless of firewalls, fire barriers,
fire partitions, or demising walls. For the purpose of calculating fire sprinkler
requirements the total building will be considered one fire area.
FIREWATCH. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and systematic
surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified individuals or Fire
Department standby personnel when required by the fire code official, for the purposes
of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early signs of unwanted fire, raising
an alarm of fire and notifying the fire department.
FIRE ZONE. Any area designated by the fire code official for the purpose of gaining
access to fire protection equipment or connections.
HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. ... add second paragraph to read as
follows. Any building classified as a group S Occupancy or Speculative Building
exceeding 4000 square feet that has a clear height in excess of 14 feet, making it
possible to be used for storage in excess of 12 feet, shall be considered to be high -
piled storage. When a specific product cannot be identified, a fire protection system
and life safety features shall be installed as for Class IV commodities, to the maximum
pile height.
HIGH RISE. A building having floors used for human occupancy and /or storage located
more than 55 feet above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access, or four
or more stories in height whichever is more restrictive and all hotel and motel
occupancies regardless of height.
LIGHT DUTY METAL CHAIN shall mean a chain with the maximum diameter of metal in
the chain links being one - quarter (1/4) inch, and does not mean high -test proof, coil
chain and other than tempered chain, regardless of size.
MAIN GATE means a security gate located on private property where more than one (1)
security gate exists. The owner shall designate in writing to the fire department the main
gate.
OUTDOOR FIRE PIT. A place, structure or appliance that is designed and approved for
the burning of combustible material that does not have a flue, chimney or duct and the
combustion gases are emitted directly into the atmosphere.
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PERMANENT OUTDOOR FIREPLACE. A fireplace designed and installed fixed to the
ground and to operate off of fuel gas or solid -fuel that may be constructed of steel,
concrete, clay or other noncombustible material. An outdoor fireplace may be open in
design, or may be equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or
chimney opening in the top.
REPAIR GARAGE. A building, structure or portion thereof used for servicing or
repairing motor vehicles. This occupancy shall also include garages involved in minor
repair, modification and servicing of motor vehicles for items such as lube changes,
inspections, windshield repair or replacement, shocks, minor part replacement and
other such minor repairs.
SECURITY GATE. As used herein, a security gate shall be any device located on
private property which prohibits access of motor vehicles. It includes, but is not limited
to, a metal or wood swing railing extended across a street, private drive or fire lane,
which only be opened by a human operator situated on the premises or by remote
control or both.
SELF SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property designed and used for the
purpose of renting or leasing individual storage spaces to customers for the purpose of
storing and removing personal property on a self - service basis.
STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel, approved by the Fire Code
Official. When utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Code
Official. Charges for utilization may be assessed as identified in the Fee Table 1-A.
Amend Section 304.3.2 Capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet. By adding exception to
read as follows.
Exception: 1. Containers used outside of structures as trash receptacles.
2. Wastebaskets complying with Section 808.
Amend Section 305.1 clearance from ignition sources. to read as follows
305.1 Clearance from ignition sources. A minimum of eighteen (18) inches of
clearance shall be maintained between ignition sources, such as luminaries, heaters,
flame- producing devices and combustible materials or as required by the manufacturer.
Amend Section 305.2 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources, to read as
follows:
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305.2 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources. Hot ashes, cinders, smoldering
coals or greasy or oily materials subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited
in a combustible receptacle or trash dumpster, within 10 feet (3048 mm) of other
combustible .... {rest of section to remain the same }.
Amend Section 307.2 Permit Required, to read as follows:
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in
accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural, range
or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or open
burning. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to
the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled.
Examples of state or local law, or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may
include but not be limited to the following:
1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality guidelines and /or restrictions.
2. State, County or local temporary or permanent bans on open burning.
3. Local written policies as established by the Code Official.
Amend Section 307.3 Extinguishment Authority, to read as follows:
307.3 Extinguishment authority. The fire code official is authorized to order the
extinguishment by the permit holder, another person responsible or the fire department
of open burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
Amend Section 307.4 Location, to read as fol lows:
307.4 Location. The location for open burning, shall not be less than 300 feet (91 440
mm) from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading
to within 300 feet (91 440 mm) of any structure.
Exceptions:
1. Fires in approved containers that are not less than 15 feet (4572 mm) from a
structure.
2. {Exception 2 remains the same.}
Amend Section 307.4.1 Bonfires, to read as follows:
307.4.1 Bonfires. Bonfires are prohibited in the City of Grapevine.
Amend Section 307.4.2 Recreational Fires, to read as follows:
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307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires are prohibited unless conducted in an
approved outdoor fireplace, fire pit or other approved device or appliance designed for
such purpose and located at least 25 feet from a structure or combustible material.
Conditions which could spread a fire to within 25 feet (7620 mm) shall be eliminated
prior to ignition.
Exception:
Permanent outdoor fire pits using fuel gas for recreational fires shall not be
installed within 10 feet of structures or combustible material.
Amend Section 307.4 Location by adding Section 307.4.4 Trench Burns, to read as
follows:
307.4.4 Trench Burns. Trench Burns shall be conducted in air curtain trenches and in
accordance with Section 307.2.
Amend Section 307.5 Attendance, to read as follows:
307.5 Attendance. Open burning, trench burns, or recreational fires shall be constantly
attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher
complying with Section 906 with a minimum 4 -A rating or other approved on -site fire -
extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck,
shall be available for immediate utilization.
Amend Section 308.1.1 Where Prohibited, by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
Unmanned free - floating devices containing an open flame or other heat source, such as
but not limited to sky lanterns shall be prohibited.
Amend Section 308.1.4 Open -Flame Cooking Devices, to read as follows:
308.1.4 Open -flame cooking devices. Open flame cooking devices, charcoal grills
and other similar devices used for cooking shall not be operated on combustible
balconies, decks or within 10 feet of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. One and two family dwelling, except that LP gas container are limited to a
water capacity not greater than 50 pounds, 22.68 kg) nominal 20 pound
(9.08 kg) LP gas capacity, with an aggregate LP gas capacity not to
exceed 100 Ibs (5 containers).
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved
automatic sprinkler system, except that LP gas container are limited to a
water capacity not greater than 50 pounds, 22.68 kg) Nominal 20 pound
LP gas capacity, with an aggregate LP gas capacity not to exceed 40
Ibs.(2 containers)
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3. no change
Amend Section 308.1.6.2, Exception #3 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
3. Torches or flame producing devices in accordance with Section 308.1.3.
Amend Section 311.5 Placards, to read as follows:
311.5 Placards. The fire code official is authorized to require marking of any vacant or
abandoned buildings or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 110 of
this code relating to structural or interior hazards, as required by Section 311.5.1
through 311.5.5.
Add Section 401.9 False Alarms and Nuisance Alarms as fol lows:
401.9 False Alarms and Nuisance Alarms. False alarms and nuisance alarms shall
not be given, signaled, transmitted, caused or permitted to be given, signaled or
transmitted in any manner.
Amend Section 501.4 Timing of Installation, to read as fol lows:
501.4 Timing of installation. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for
fire protection is required to be installed for any structure or development, they shall be
installed, tested, and approved prior to the time of which construction has progressed
beyond completion of the foundation of any structure.
Exception: When approved alternative methods of protection are provided.
Amend Section 503.1.1 Buildings and facilities, by adding the following to the first
paragraph:
Except for single- and two- family residences, the path of measurement shall be along a
minimum of a ten feet (10') wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the
structure.
Amend Section 503.2.1 Dimensions, to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of
not less than 24 feet, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section
503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115
mm). Fire lanes located next to buildings with floors higher than 48 feet shall be
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required to have an unobstructed fire lane width of no less than 35 feet and shall be no
farther than 35 feet from the base of the-building.
Amend Section 503.2.3 Surface to read as fol lows:
503.2.3 Surface. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed as
required in Section 503.1.1 shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of
an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved
surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least
95,000 pounds (34 050 kg) so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.
Amend Section 503.2.7 Grade, to read as fol lows:
503.2.7 Grade. Fire Apparatus access roads shall not exceed 7 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than 7 percent as approved by the fire chief.
Amend Section 503.3 Marking, to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. Fire lanes are required to be identified by approved striping or signs
and shall remain legible at all times to identify such roads and prohibit the obstruction
thereof. If striping of the fire lane is not feasible, approved signs may be used in
accordance with this section. Where a curb is available, the striping shall be on the
vertical face of the curb.
1. Striping — Fire apparatus access roads (fire lanes) shall be marked by painted
lines of red paint, six inches in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The
words "Fire Lane, No Parking, Tow Away Zone" shall appear in four inch white
letters with a one inch stroke centered on the red stripe at no more than 25 foot
intervals.
2. Signs — If signs are used, the signs shall read "FIRE LANE NO PARKING
TOW AWAY ZONE" and shall be 12 inches wide by 18 inches high. Signs shall
be painted on a white sign with red letters and a red border, using not less than 2
inch lettering. Signs shall be permanently affixed to a stationary post and the
bottom of the sign shall be six feet six inches above finish grade. Signs shall be
spaced no more than 50 feet apart. Signs may be installed on permanent
buildings or walls or as approved by the fire code official.
Section Amend I Obstruction of ••. Roads, I read as
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall
not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths
and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 and any area marked as a fire lane as
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described in Section 503.3 shall be maintained at all times. Unattended vehicles parked
in a fire lane are subject to being towed at the owner's expense.
Exception: The temporary loading or unloading of passengers or contents, the
vehicle operator shall not leave the vehicle unattended at any time. The vehicle
must be capable of being moved at any time.
Amend Section 503.4.1 Traffic Calming Devices, to read as follows:
503.4.1. Traffic Calming Devices. Traffic calming devices shall be prohibited unless
approved by the fire code official. Where approved and the traffic calming device is a
speed hump, it shall be constructed as not to exceed the height of five (5) inches and a
rise at the ratio of two to one and shall be located not less than 100 feet apart.
Amend Section 502 Definitions. To read as follows:
502.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2.
SECURITY GATE.
OWNER,
LIGHT DUTY METAL CHAIN
MAIN GATE
Amend 503.6 Security gates, to read as follows:
503.6 Security gates. Where security gates are installed, they shall be installed to
comply with this section. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be
maintained operational at all times. Electric gates operators where provided shall be
listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be
designed, constructed and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200.
503.6.1 Minimum requirements. Security gates and gates securing fire apparatus
access roads shall meet the following criteria:
1. The minimum gate width shall not be less than 24 feet.
2. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type.
3. Construction of gates shall be of materials that allow manual operation by
one person.
4. Gate components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times
and replace or repaired when defective.
5. Electric gates shall be equipped with a means of opening the gate by fire
department personnel for emergency access by the means of a KNOX
brand key switch. Emergency opening devices shall be approved by the
fire code official.
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6. Electric gates may also be required to be equipped with a specialized
automatic opening system as specified by the fire code official.
7. A manual means of releasing an electric gate shall be made available. A
separate manual release box shall be installed on all electrical gates and
secured with a KNOX padlock on the exterior side of the gate.
8. Manual opening gates that are to be locked shall be equipped with a
KNOX padlock to allow emergency access by the fire department.
9. Locking device specifications shall be submitted for approval by the fire
code official.
1. Main gates shall be located at least thirty (30) feet back from the inside
edge of the sidewalk, or forty (40) feet from the edge of the public way.
2. All main gates shall be electrically operated, with a manual disconnect in
case of power failure. The manual disconnect is to be placed in a weather
tight box, with a piano type hinge on one side and a KNOX BOX padlock
and hasp on the other side.
3. All main gates shall open with the fire department KNOX key- operated
switch. The KNOX key- operated switch shall be provided and install by the
owner. The key- operated switch is to be located ten (10) feet from the
gate, on the left side of the approach, placed on a pedestal with the key
switch facing the fire lane. The key switch shall be no closer than four (4)
feet six (6) inches or no farther than five (5) feet six (6) inches from the
ground.
4. When a security gate is installed with a median, the entry side of the gate
shall have a minimum opening and driving surface of twenty (20) feet.
Amend Section 506.1 Where required, to read as follows:
506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted
because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life- saving or
fire - fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be
installed in an approved location. The key box shall be manufactured by the KNOX
Company and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code
official. The fire code official is also authorized to require specialized automatic opening
systems as needed. The specialized systems shall be compatible with the fire
department.
Amend Section 507.4 Water Supply Test, to read as follows by adding this sentence:
507.4 Water supply test . ... The water supply test used for hydraulic calculation of
fire protection systems shall have been conducted within one year of the fire protection
system plan submittal.
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Amend Section 507.5.1 Where required, to read as follows:
507.5.1 Where required. The fire hydrants shall be installed at the location directed by
the city engineer or as directed by the fire code official. Unless approved by the city
engineer and the fire code official, fire hydrants shall have a maximum spacing of 500
feet in residential areas and 300 feet in commercial or mercantile areas. They shall be
set truly vertical and securely braced with concrete blocks until self- standing, and shall
be surrounded with a minimum of seven cubic feet of washed gravel or stone.
Installation details are to be shown on the plans.
Fire hydrants shall be installed according to the Grapevine Code of Ordinances.
Amend Section 507.5 Obstruction, to read as follows:
507.5 Obstruction. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all
times. Posts, fences, vehicles, growth, trash, storage and other materials or objects
shall not be placed or kept near fire hydrants, fire department inlet connections or fire
protection system control valves in a manner that would prevent such equipment or fire
hydrants from being immediately discernible. The fire department shall not be deterred
or hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants.
Amend Section 509.1 Identification, by adding Section 509.1.2 Sign Requirements
to read as follows:
509.1.2 Sign Requirements: Unless more stringent requirements apply, lettering for
signs required by this section shall have a minimum height of two (2 inches) when
located inside a building and four (4) inches when located outside, or as approved by
the fire code official. The letters shall be of a color that contrasts with the background.
Amend Section 603.3.2.1 Exception, to read as follows:
603.3.2.1 Exception: The aggregate capacity limit shall be permitted to be increased
to 3,000 gallons (11,356L) in accordance with all requirements of Chapter 57. (Delete
remainder of Exception)
Amend Section 603.3.2.2 Restricted Use and Connection, to read as follows:
603.3.2.2 Restricted use and connection. Tanks installed in accordance with Section
603.3.2 shall be used only to supply fuel oil to fuel- burning equipment installed in
accordance with Section 603.3.2.4. Connection between tanks and equipment supplied
by such tanks shall be made using closed piping systems.
ORD. NO. 15
Amend Section 704.1 Enclosure, to read as follows:
704.1 Enclosure. Interior vertical shafts, including but not limited to stairways, elevator
hoistways, service and utility shafts, that connect two or more stories of a building shall
be enclosed or protected in accordance with the codes in effect at the time of
construction but, regardless of when constructed, not less than as required in Chapter
11. New floor openings in existing buildings shall comply with the International Building
Code.
Amend Section 807.4.3.2 Artwork and 803.4.2 Artwork, by adding an exception to
read as follows:
Exception: Walls decorations of children's art work and teaching materials shall
be limited to single dimension wall hangings not to exceed 50 percent of the wall
area if the corridor is protected by an automatic sprinkler system installed
according to Section 903.3.1.1.
Amend Section 901.2 Construction Documents, by adding sentence to read as
follows:
901.2 Construction documents. ... Approved plans shall be on site at all times during
construction, inspections and testing.
Amend Section 901.4.3 Fire Areas, to read as follows:
Section 901.4.3 Fire Areas. The aggregate floor area of a building regardless of fire
walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, or demising walls. For purposes of calculating fire
protection system requirements the total building will be considered one structure.
Amend Section 901.7 Systems Out of Service, to read as follows:
901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of
service or in the event of an excessive number of activations, the fire department and
the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by the fire code
official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be
provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection
system has been returned to service. remaining text is unchanged.
Amend Section 901.9 Termination of Monitoring Service, to read as follows:
901.9 Discontinuation or change of monitoring service. Notice shall be made to the
fire code official whenever contracted alarm services for monitoring of any fire alarm
system are terminated for any reason or a change in alarm monitoring provider occurs.
Notice shall be made in writing to the fire code official by the building owner or the alarm
service provider prior to the service being terminated.
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Amend Section. 903. 1.1 Alternative Protection, to read as follows:
903.1.1 Alternative protection. Alternative automatic fire - extinguishing systems
complying with Section 904 shall be permitted in addition to automatic sprinkler
protection where recognized by the applicable standard or as approved by the fire code
official.
Amend Section 903.2 Where Required, 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 remains as is.
Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in all stories of buildings three
or more stories in height including Group R, Division 3, Private Dwelling Units.
Section 903.2.1.1 Group A -1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for
Group A -1 occupancies where one of the following conditions exist:
1. The floor area, regardless of fire rated separations, exceeds 4000
square feet;
2. The floor area has an occupant load of 100 or more;
3. The floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit
discharge or
4. The floor area contains a multi- theater complex.
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 exist:
1. The floor area exceeds 4000 square feet;
2. The floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Section 903.2.1.3 Group A -3. an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for
Group A -3 occupancies where one of the following conditions exist:
1. The gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations,
exceeds 4000 square feet;
2. The floor area has an occupant load of 100 or more; or
3. The floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports areas where the
main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge
of the main entrance and exit.
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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 exists:
1. The floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations,
exceeds 4000 square feet;
2. The floor area has an occupant load of 100 or more; or
3. The floor area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant sports areas where the
main floor area is located at the same level as the level of exit discharge
of the main entrance and exit.
Section 903 Automatic sprinkler systems is hereby amended as follows:
Section 903.2.1.6 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all buildings containing a Group B occupancy where one of the following
exists:
1. Where a Group B gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire
separation, exceeds 4000 square feet; or
2. Where a Group B floor area is located three or more stories above grade.
Section 903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E
occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E occupancies with a gross floor area, including
mezzanines, regardless of fire rated separations greater than 4000 square feet
in area.
2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit
discharge.
Section 903.2.3.4 Group F An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following
conditions exists:
1. Where a gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated
separations, exceeds 4000 square feet; or
2. Where a Group F fire floor area is located three or more stories above grade
plane.
Section 903.2.4.1 Woodworking operations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all Group F occupancy gross floor areas that contain woodworking
operations in excess of 2,500 square feet in area (232 m) which generate finely divided
combustible waste or which use finely divided combustible materials.
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Section 903.2.6 Group L An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings with a Group I floor area.
Exception:
1. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2
shall be allowed in Group 1 -1 facilities.
2. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3
shall be allowed in Group 1 -1 facilities when in compliance with all of the
following:
2.1. A hydraulic design information sign is located on the system riser.
2.2. Exception 1 of Section 903.4 is not applied; and
2.3. Systems shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of
Section 903.3.1.2.
Section 903.2.7. Group M, An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Where a Group M gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire
rated separations exceeds 4000 square feet;
2. Where a Group M floor area is located three or more stories above grade plane.
Section 903.2.8. Group R, An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with
Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.
Exception: Group R3 occupancies that do not exceed 6,000 square feet.
(Remainder is unchanged)
Section 903.2.9 Group S, An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
all buildings containing a Group S occupancy where one of the following conditions
exists:
1. A Group S gross floor area, including mezzanines, regardless of fire rated
separations exceeds 4000 square feet;
2. A Group S floor area is located three or more stories above grade plane; or
3. The Group S occupancy is used as an open or enclosed parking garage.
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
all buildings that contain a repair garage or any building used as repair garages when
the fire area of the building exceeds 4000 square feet regardless of fire rated
separations. All buildings with a repair garage servicing vehicles in a basement shall be
provided with a fire sprinkler system.
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Add Section 903.2.9.3 Self - service storage facility, to read as follows
Section 903.2.9.3 Self- service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed throughout all self- storage facilities:
Exception: One -story self - service storage facilities that have no interior
corridors, with a one -hour fire barrier separation wall installed between every
storage compartment.
903.2.9.10 Group S -2 is hereby deleted in its entirety
Amend Section 903.2.11.3 to read as follows
Section 903.2.11.3 High Rise Buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed throughout buildings with a floor level that meet the definition of a high rise as
defined in this code.
Add sections 903.2.11.7 and 903.2.11.8, to read as follows
903.2.11.7 High -piled combustible storage. For any building with a clear height
exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm), see Chapter 32 to determine if those provisions apply.
903.2.11.8 Spray booths and rooms New and existing spray booths and spraying
rooms shall be protected by an approved fire - extinguishing system.
Amend by adding Section 903.2.14 as follows
903.2.14. in all occupancies in the 31 ( and 400 blocks of •
Street 9
1. Approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all buildings and
structures, both new and existing, in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Main
Street, in the City of Grapevine, Texas.
2. Buildings and structures in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Main Street in the
City of Grapevine, Texas that are already existing on the date of passage of this
ordinance must comply with this requirement within six(6) months after the
passage of this ordinance.
3. Owners of buildings and structures in the 300 and 400 blocks of South Main
Street in the City of Grapevine, Texas that are already existing on the date of
passage of this ordinance shall be eligible to participate in a Cost Sharing
Program with all requirements of that program and agree to Participate no later
than December 21, 2007. Such cost share agreement may allow for a revised
Fire Sprinkler connection fee different from the fee required by the Grapevine
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 25, Utilities and Services, Section 25 -28 (4)b.
4. Regardless of whether owners of the above described buildings participate in
the cost sharing program, the requirement to provide sprinkler systems shall
apply.
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Add paragraph to Section 903.3 Installation requirements, to read as follows:
Buildings required to be sprinklered per Section 903 shall have a hydraulically designed
sprinkler system that meets all the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code.
Standpipes may be combined with the sprinkler system.
Section 903.3.1.1.1 Exempt Locations; amend to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the code official, automatic
sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or
areas are protected with an approved automatic fire detection system in accordance
with Section 907.2 that will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion.
Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire -
resistance -rated construction or contains electrical equipment.
1. Any room where the application of water, or flame and water, constitutes a
serious life or fire hazard.
2. Any room or space where sprinklers are considered undesirable because of the
nature of the contents, when approved by the code official.
3. Generator and transformer rooms separated from the remainder of the building
by walls and floor /ceiling or roof /ceiling assemblies having a fire - resistance rating
of not less than 2 hours.
4. Elevator machine rooms, machinery spaces, and hoistways other than pits where
such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any
circumstances.
Amend Section 903.3.1.3 to read as follows
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Where allowed, automatic sprinkler systems
installed in one and two family dwellings Group R -3 and R -4 congregate living facilities
and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA
13D or in accordance with state law.
Amend Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Water supply as required for such systems shall be provided in conformance with
the supply requirements of the respective standards; however, every fire protection
system shall be designed with not less than a 10 p.s.i. safety factor.
Amend Section 903.4; by adding a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as
follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each
floor. Each floor shall be equipped with a floor isolation valve that includes this water
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flow detector. Activation of the sprinkler system shall cause an alarm upon detection of
water flow for more than 45 seconds indicating the appropriate floor on the fire alarm
control panel. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire
department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a
supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
Amend Section 905.2 to read as follows
905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in accordance with
this section and NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with a
minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air pressure with a high /low alarm.
Amend Section 905.3.2 to read as follows
905.3.2 Group A. Class I wet standpipes shall be provided in Group A buildings having
an occupant load exceeding 1,000 persons.
Section 905.3.2; delete exceptions #1 and #2.
Section 905.4, item #5; change to read as follows:
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3 -
percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a two -way hose connection
located either ... (remainder of paragraph unchanged} .
Section 905.9; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water -flow detectors shall be provided for each
floor. Each floor shall be equipped with a floor isolation valve that includes this water
flow detector. Activation of the sprinkler system shall cause an alarm upon detection of
water flow for more than 45 seconds indicating the appropriate floor on the fire alarm
control panel. All control valves in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for fire
department hose connection valves shall be electrically supervised to initiate a
supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
Add Section 907.1.4 to read as fol lows:
907.1.4 Design Standards. All alarm systems, new or replacement shall be
addressable fire detection systems. Alarm systems serving more than 20 smoke
detectors shall be analog addressable fire detection systems.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building remodel
or expansion initiated after the effective date of this code, as adopted, exceeds
30% of the building. When cumulative building remodel or expansion exceeds
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50% of the building, the fire alarm system shall be brought into compliance with
this code within 18 months of permit application.
Add the following sentence to Section 907.2 Where required — new buildings and
structures, to read as follows:
A weather proof external strobe device is to be installed above the fire department
connection on all buildings that have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed or as
close as practical.
Section 907.2.1; change to read as fol lows:
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification
system in accordance with Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies
where the occupant load is 300 or more persons or more than 100 persons above or
below the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Unchanged
Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall:
1. Cause illumination of the means of egress with light of not less than 1 foot
candle(11lux) at the walking surface level, and
2. Stop any conflicting or confusing sounds and visual distractions.
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification
signal utilizing an emergency voice /alarm communications system meeting the
requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance with Section 907.6 shall
be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or
smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the
building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be installed in
Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum of 100' open space,
all buildings, whether portable buildings or the main building, will be considered one
building for alarm occupant load consideration and interconnection of alarm systems.
Section 907.2.3; change exception #1 and add exception #1.1 to read as follows:
1. A manual fire alarm system is not required in Group E educational and day
care occupancies with an occupant load of less than 30 when provided with
an approved automatic sprinkler system.
1.1. Residential In -Home day care with not more than 12 children may use
interconnected single station detectors in all habitable rooms. (For care of
more than five children 2 1/2 or less years of age, see Section 907.2.6.)
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Amend Section 907.2.13 to read as follows
907.2.13 High -rise buildings. High rise buildings shall be provided with an automatic
fire alarm system in accordance with Section 904.2.13.1, a fire department
communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.13.2 and an emergency
voice /alarm communications system in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.
Section 907.2.13, exception #3; change to read as follows:
Buildings with an occupancy in Group A -5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of
the International Building Code, when used for open air seating; however, this
exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited to sky
boxes, restaurants and similarly enclosed areas.
Amend Section 907.6.1 to read by adding the following sentence
907.6.1 Wiring. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner that the
failure of any single alarm- actuating or alarm- indicating device will not interfere with the
normal operation of any other such devices.
Amend Section 910.3 to read by adding Sections 910.3.1 through 910.3.3 and add
second paragraph to Section 910.3.2.2 as follows:
910.3.1 Design. Smoke and heat vents shall be listed and labeled to indicate
compliance with UL 793.
910.3.2 Vent operation. Smoke and heat vents shall be capable of being operated by
approved automatic and manual means. Automatic operation of smoke and heat vents
shall conform to the provisions of Sections 910.3.2.1 through 910.3.2.3.
910.3.2.1 Gravity- operated drop out vents. Automatic smoke and heat vents
containing heat - sensitive glazing designed to shrink and drop out of the vent
opening when exposed to fire shall fully open within 5 minutes after the vent
cavity is exposed to a simulated fire represented by a time - temperature gradient
that reaches an air temperature of 500 °F (260 °C) within 5 minutes.
910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to
operate automatically.
The automatic operating mechanism of the smoke and heat vents shall operate
at a temperature rating at least 100 degrees F (approximately 38 degrees
Celsius) greater than the temperature rating of the sprinklers installed.
910.3.2.3 Nonsprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings not equipped
with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall
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operate automatically by actuation of a heat - responsive device rated at between
100 °F (56 °C) and 220 °F (122 °C) above ambient.
Exception: Gravity- operated drop out vents complying with Section
910.3.2.1.
910.3.3 Vent dimensions. The effective venting area shall not be less than 16 square
feet (1.5 m2) with no dimension less than 4 feet (1219 mm), excluding ribs or gutters
having a total width not exceeding 6 inches (152 mm).
912.2.3 Hydrant distance. An approved fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of
the fire department connection as the fire hose lays along an unobstructed path.
paragraph Section 913.1; amend by adding second -.
follows: I
When located on the ground level at an exterior wall, the fire pump room shall be
provided with an exterior fire department access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width
and 6 ft. — 8 in. in height, regardless of any interior doors that are provided. A key box
shall be provided at this door, as required by Section 506.1.
Exception: When it is necessary to locate the fire pump room on other levels or not
at an exterior wall, the corridor leading to the fire pump room access from the
exterior of the building shall be provided with equivalent fire resistance as that
required for the pump room, or as approved by the fire code official. Access keys
shall be provided in the key box as required by Section 506.1.
Section 913.1 General; changed to read as follows:
913.1 General. Where provided, fire pumps shall be installed in accordance with this
section and NFPA 20. All structures required to have a fire pump shall not share piping
or fire pumps with other structures.
Amend Section 913.4 Valve supervision by adding second paragraph to read as
follows:
913.4 Valve supervision. Where provided, the fire pump suction, discharge and
bypass valves, and the isolation valves on the backflow prevention device or assembly
shall be supervised
open by one of the following methods.
1. Central- station, proprietary, or remote - station signaling service.
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2. Local signaling service that will cause the sounding of an audible signal at a
constantly attended location.
3. Locking valves open.
4. Sealing of valves and approved weekly recorded inspection where valves are
located within fenced enclosures under the control of the owner.
The fire -pump system shall also be supervised for "loss of power ", "phase reversal" and
"pump running" conditions by supervisory signal on distinct circuits.
Amend Section 1008.1.3.4; to read as follows:
1008.1.3.4 Access - controlled egress doors. In fully sprinklered buildings the
entrance doors in a means of egress in buildings with an occupancy .... {remainder of
section unchanged).
Amend Section 1020.1.7 to read as follows
1020.1.7 Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings required to comply with Section 403 or
405 of the International Building Code, each of the exits of a building that serves stories
where any floor surface is located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department access ... fremainder of section unchanged}.
Amend Section 1028.3 Obstructions. To read as follows:
1028.3 Obstructions. A means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would
prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice and any other equipment,
vehicle, device or appliance where its presence would obstruct or render the exit
hazardous, such as but not limited to; motorcycles, gasoline and propane gas fueled
equipment, bar -b -que grills, combustible and noncombustible storage, etc..
Amend Section 1103.5 Sprinkler systems. To read by adding as follows:
1103.5 Sprinkler Systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in
existing buildings in accordance with Sections 1103.5.1 through 1103.5.6. For
purposes of this provision fire walls, fire barriers or fire partitions shall not define
separate buildings.
Add.
1103.5.3 Change in Occupancy Use. An existing building that experiences a
change in occupancy use shall require a sprinkler system as required by Section
903.2.
1103.5.4 Additions. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout existing occupancies of A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R -1, R -2, R -4, S1 or
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S2 when an addition increases the occupancy to 4,000 sq. ft. or more, the
occupancy shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system.
1103.5.5 Alterations. Alterations in occupancies A, B, E, F1,F2, H, I, R -1,
R -2, R-4, S -1 and S -2 over 4,000 sq. ft and that involves a work area of
50% or more of the occupant floor area shall be provided an automatic
sprinkler system throughout the occupancy. Alterations involving less
than 50% of the occupant floor area shall be cumulative and sprinklers
shall be required once the cumulative work area attains 50 %.
Exception:
1. R3 occupancies.
1103.5.6 Spray booths and rooms. Existing spray booths and spray rooms
shall be protected by an approved automatic fire - extinguishing system in
accordance with Section 2404.
Amend Section 2401.2 Non - applicability. By deleting this section.
Amend Section 3103.8.3 Location of structures in excess of 15,000 square feet in
area. to read as follows
3103.8.3 Location of structures in excess of 15,000 square feet in area. Membrane
structures having an area of 15,000 square feet (1394 m2) or more shall be located not
less than 20 feet from any other tent or structure as measured from the sidewall of the
tent or membrane structure unless joined together by a corridor.
Amend Section 3301.1.3 to read as follows:
3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of
fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. When approved by the code official for fireworks displays, the storage and
handling of necessary fireworks as provided for in Sections 5604 and 5608.
2. The use of fireworks for approved display as permitted in Section 5608.
Amend Section 3604.2 to add an exception:
Exception:
Existing marinas with approved fire protection provided by at least two mobile
fire pumps with firefighting equipment kept in approved locations. New
marinas shall be equipped with Standpipes per Section 3604.2.
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Amend Section 5706.2.8 by adding:
5706.2.8.2 Mobile Tank Vehicles. It shall be unlawful for any person, to sell or
dispense fuel from a mobile tank vehicle for purposes of retail sales such as a service
station.
Amend Section D102.1 Access and Loading to read as follows:
102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter
constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire
apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved all weather driving
surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least
95,000 pounds.
Amend Section D103.2 Grade to read as follows:
13103.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 7 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than 7 percent as approved by the fire chief.
Amend Table D103.4 -q for 1 -.• End Fire Apparatus Access '•.• •
-.• as follows
Access road length of 0 -150 feet, change width column from 20 to 24.
Access road length of 150 — 500 feet, change width column from 20 to 35.
Access road length of 501 -750 feet, change the width column from 26 to 35.
The rest of the table remains unchanged.
Amend Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates item # 1 to read as follows
1. The minimum gate width shall be 20 feet (6096 mm) where there are two or more
lanes with or without a divider or median. The width shall be no less than 24 feet where
there is only one lane of travel.
Section 3. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum not
to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense and a separate offense
shall be deemed committed each day during or on which an offense occurs or
continues.
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Section 4. All ordinances or any parts thereof in conflict with the terms of this
ordinance shall be and hereby are deemed repealed and of no force or effect.
Section 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance shall for any reason be held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 6. The fact that the present ordinances and regulations of the City of
Grapevine, Texas are inadequate to properly safeguard the health, safety, morals,
peace and general welfare of the inhabitants of the City of Grapevine, Texas, creates
undesirable conditions for the preservation of the public business, property, health,
safety and general welfare of the public which requires that this ordinance shall become
effective from and after the date of its passage, and it is accordingly so ordained.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS, on this the day of 2014.
ATTEST:
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