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ORDINANCE 0-05-1509
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 18,
ARTICLE II AND CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS TO ADOPT THE 2003 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL CODE AND THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY
CONSERVATION CODE AND TO ESTABLISH A CONTRACTOR'S BOARD OF
APPEALS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDED BY THE REGIONAL CODES COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH CENTRAL
TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colleyville has determined that it is in the best
interest of the citizens of Colleyville, Texas to adopt the 2003 Edition of the
International Building Code, the 2003 Edition ofthe International Residential
Code and the 2003 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colleyville has determined that it is in the best
interest of the citizens of Colleyville, Texas to additionally adopt the local
amendments to the 2003 Edition of the International Building Code, the 2003
Edition of the International Residential Code and the 2003 Edition of the
International Energy Conservation Code as recommended by the Regional
Codes Committee of the North Central Texas Council of Governments; and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a
newspaper of general circulation in Colleyville at least 15 days before such
hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT Chapter 18, Section 18-14, paragraph (a), of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Colleyville, Texas, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
(a) Adopted. The International Building Code, 2003 edition, as recommended
by the International Code Council, one copy of which is on file in the Office of
the City Secretary, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and
made a part of this article as the building code of the City, subject to and
including by reference such amendments, corrections, and additions as shall
appear in this article.
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Sec. 2. THAT Chapter 18, Section 18-14, paragraph (c), of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Colleyville, Texas, is hereby amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
(c) Amendments. The International Building Code, 2003 edition, as
recommended by the International Code Council is hereby amended to
include the recommendations of the Regional Codes Committee of the North
Central Texas Council of Governments for buildings and structures in the
City of Colleyville, Texas, which are as follows:
Sec. 3. THAT Chapter 18, Section 18-14, paragraph (c), (1)through paragraph (c), (51),
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Colleyville, Texas, are hereby deleted
and replaced with the following paragraphs to read as follows:
1. Section 101.2; exception 2, change to read as follows:
2. Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations or additions, and change
of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Existing
Building Code with prior approval of the Building Official. Otherwise see
Chapter 34.
2. Section 101.4; change to read as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in Sections 101.4.1 through
101.4.7 and referenced elsewhere in this code, when specifically adopted,
shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extend 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 to NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical
Code as adopted.
3. Section 109.3.5; delete.
4. Section 112 - Board of Appeals, delete.
5. Section 202; add a new definition to read as follows:
HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building having any floor used for human
occupancy located more than 55 feet (16764 mm) above the lowest level of
fire department vehicle access.
6. Section 302.1.1, change to read as follows:
302.1.1 Incidental use areas. Spaces which are incidental to the main
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occupancy shall be separated or protected, or both, in accordance with Table
302.1.1. Areas that are incidental to the main occupancy shall be classified
in accordance with the main occupancy of the portion of the building in which
the incidental use area is located.
Exception: Incidental use areas within and serving a dwelling unit are not
required to comply with this section.
7. Section 302.2.1; change to read as follows:
302.2.1 Assembly areas. Accessory assembly areas are not considered
separate occupancies if the floor area is equal to or less than 750 square
feet (69.7 m2). Assembly areas that are accessory to Group E occupancies
are exempt from the separation requirements of Table 302.3.2 and are
considered Group E occupancies onlyforthe application of Table 503. {Last
sentence to remain unchanged}
8. Table 302.2; change the footnote reference in row R-3, R-4, column U, from
Old" to "f' and add foot note "f' to read as follows:
f. See Section 406.1.4.
9. Section 303.1; change to read as follows:
303.1 Assembly Group A. {1st four sentences to remain unchanged}.
Assembly areas which are accessory to Group E occupancies are exempt
from the separation requirements of Table 302.3.2 and are considered
Group E occupancies only for the application of Table 503. {Last sentence to
remain unchanged)
10. Section 304.1; add the following to the list of occupancies:
Fire stations
Police stations with detention facilities for 5 or less
11. Section 403.1 , change to read as follows:
403.1 Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to buildings
having any occupied floors located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
12. Section 403.1, exception 3; change to read as follows:
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section
303.1 when used for open air seating; however, this exception does not
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apply to accessory uses including but not limited to sky boxes,
restaurants and similarly enclosed areas.
13. Section 403.2, exception 3; delete.
14. Section 404.1.1; change definition of "Atrium" as follows:
ATRIUM. An opening connecting three or more stories. . . {Balance remains
unchanged}
15. Section 406.1.4; add item 4 to read as follows:
4. A separation is not required between a Group R-2 and U carport provided
that the carport is entirely open on all sides and that the distance
between the two is at least 10 feet (3048 mm).
16. Section 406.6.1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
This occupancy shall include garages involved in servicing of motor vehicles
for items such as lube changes, inspections, windshield repair or
replacement, shocks, minor part replacement and other such non-major
repair. When the repair garage is only involved in such minor repair, it need
not comply with Section 406.6.2.
17. Section 506.2.2; add a sentence to read as follows:
In order to be considered as accessible, if not in direct contact with a street
or fire lane, a minimum 1 O-foot wide pathway from the street or approved fire
lane must be provided. (See International Fire Code Section 503.1.1 for hose
lay measurement pathway requirements.)
18. Table 602; amend footnote b by the addition of the following sentence:
b. Group R-3 and Group U when used as accessory to Group R-3, as
applicable in 101.2 shall be required to have a fire-resistance rating
where fire separation distance is 3 feet or more. Group R-2 and Group U
carport, as applicable in 406.1.4, exception 4 shall be required to have a
fire-resistance rating where fire separation distance is 10 feet or less.
19. Section 705.11; change the exception to read as follows:
Exception: For other than hazardous exhaust ducts, penetrations by ducts
and air transfer openings of . . . {remainder of exception unchanged}.
20. Section 707.2, change exception 7 as follows:
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{7, 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 are unchanged}
7.4 Is separated from floor openings... {remainder of exception unchanged}
21. Section 716.5.2; add exception 4 to read as follows:
4. In the duct penetration of the separation between the private garage and
its residence when constructed in accordance with Section 406.1.4,
exception 2.
22. Section 902.1; under "Standpipe, Types of "definition amend "Manual dry" by
adding a sentence to read as follows:
The system must be supervised as specified in Section 905.9.
23. Section 903.2; delete exception.
24. Section 903.2.8.3 to read as follows:
903.2.8.3 Self-service storage facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed throughout all self-service 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.
25. Section 903.2.10; amend 903.2.10.3 and add 903.2.10.4, 903.2.10.5, and
903.2.10.6 as follows:
903.2.10.3 Buildings more than 35 feet in height. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level, other than
penthouses in compliance with Section 1509 of the International Building
Code, that is located 35 feet (10 668mm) or more above the lowest level of
fire department vehicle access.
Exception: Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.3 of
the International Building Code.
903.2.10.4 High-Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear
height exceeding 12 feet (4572 mm), see Chapter 23 to determine if those
provisions apply.
903.2.10.5 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and
spraying rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-
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extinguishing system.
903.2.10.6 Buildings Over 6,000 sq. ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed throughout all buildings with a building area over 6,000 sq.ft. For
the purpose of this provision, fire walls shall not define separate buildings.
Exceptions:
1 . Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.3 of the
International Building Code.
2. Type A-5.
26. Section 903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. When approved by the code official,
automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas
where such. . . {bulk of section unchanged} . . . 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, under the direct control of a public
utility, 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.
27. 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 a 10 psi safety factor.
28. Section 903.4; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as
follows:
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors shall be provided for
each floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon
detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. 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.
29. Add Section 903.6.2 to read as follows:
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903.6.2 Spray booths and rooms. New and existing spray booths and spray
rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system
in accordance with IFC Section 1504.
30. Section 905.2; change to read as follows:
905.2 Installation standards. Standpipe systems shall be installed in
accordance with this section and NFPA 14. Manual dry standpipe systems
shall be supervised with a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air
pressure with a high/low alarm.
31. Section 905.3.2; delete exceptions 1 and 2.
32. 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} . . .
33. 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 tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an alarm upon
detection of water flow for more than 45 seconds. 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.
34. Add Section 907.1.3 to read as follows:
907.1.3 Design Standards. All alarm systems new or replacement serving
50 or more alarm actuating devices shall be addressable fire detection
systems. Alarm systems serving more than 75 smoke detectors or more
than 200 total alarm activating devices shall be analog intelligent
addressable fire detection systems.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless the total building
remodel or expansion initiated after the effective date of this code, as
adopted, exceeds 30% of the building. When cumulative building remodel or
expansion exceeds 50% of the building must comply within 18 months of
permit application.
35. Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
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907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group E
educational occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke
detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the
building fire alarm system. An approved smoke detection system shall be
installed in Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a minimum
of 100' open space, all buildings, whether portable buildings or the main
building, will be considered one building for alarm occupant load
consideration and interconnection of alarm systems.
36. Section 907.2.3; change exception 1 and add exception 1 to read as follows:
1. Group E educational and day care occupancies with an occupant load of
less than 50 when provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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.)
37. Section 906.2.12 change to read as follows:
907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having any floor used for human
occupancy located more than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the lowest level of
fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm
system and an emergency voice/alarm communications system in
accordance with Section 907.2.12.2.
38. Section 907.2.12, exception 3; change to read as follows:
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section
303.1, 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.
39. Section 907.3; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Manual alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double action type.
40. Add Section 907.5.1 to read as follows:
907.5.1 Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a manner
that the failure of any single alarm-actuating or alarm-indicating device will
not interfere with the normal operation of any other such devices. All
systems shall be Class "A" wired with a minimum of six feet separation
between supply and return loops. IOC - Class "A" style - D - SLC Class "A"
Style 6 - notification Class "B" Style Y.
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41. Section 907.8.2; change to read as follows:
907.8.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have any floor located more
than 55 feet (16 764 mm) above the. . . {remainder of section unchanged}.
42. Section 1008.1.3.4; add criteria 7 as follows:
7. If a full building smoke detection system is not provided, approved smoke
detectors shall be provided on both the access and egress sides of doors
and in a location approved by the authority having jurisdiction of NFPA
72. Actuation of a smoke detector shall automatically unlock the door.
43. Section 1016.1; add an exception 5 to read as follows:
5. In Group B office buildings, corridor walls and ceilings need not be of fire
resistive construction within office spaces of a single tenant when the
space is equipped with an approved automatic smoke-detection system
within the corridor. The actuation of any detector shall activate alarms
audible in all areas served by the corridor. The smoke-detection system
shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system where such a
system is provided.
44. Section 1019.1.8; change to read as follows:
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
any floor surface is located more than 55 feet (16764 mm) above the lowest
level of fire. . . {remainder of section unchanged}.
45. Section 1101.2; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with
State certified plans, including any variances or waivers granted by the State,
shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.
46. Section 1109.2.1; change to read as follows:
1109.2.1 Unisex toilet and bathing rooms. In assembly and mercantile
occupancies, an accessible unisex toilet room shall be provided where an
aggregate of six or more male or female water closets is provided. In
buildings of mixed occupancy, only those water closets. . . {remainder of
section unchanged}.
47. Section 1210.2; exception 2; change to read as follows:
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2. Toilet rooms that are not accessible to the public and which have not
more than one water closet; provided that walls around urinals comply
with the minimum surrounding material specified by Section 419.3 of the
International Plumbing Code.
48. Section 1403.3; change to read as follows:
1403.3 Vapor retarder. 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.
(delete all exceptions)
49. Table 1505.1; replace footnotes band c with the following:
b. All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be in compliance with
the rating required by this table.
c. Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings of U
occupancies having not more than 120 sq.ft. of projected roof area.
When exceeding 120 sq.ft of projected roof area, buildings of U
occupancies may use non-rated non-combustible roof coverings.
50. Section 1505.7; delete.
51. Add Section 2308.2.3 to read as follows:
2308.2.3 Application to engineered design. When accepted by the Building
Official, any portion of this section is permitted to apply to buildings that are
otherwise outside the limitations of this section provided that:
1. The resulting design will comply with the requirements specified in
Chapter 16;
2. The load limitations of various elements of this section are not exceeded;
and
3. The portions of this section which will apply are identified by an engineer
in the construction documents.
52. Section 2901.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the
provisions of Chapter 4 of the International Plumbing Code. Should any
conflicts arise between the two chapters, the Building Official shall determine
which provision applies.
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53. Section 2902.1,2902.1.1 and 2902.1.2; change to read as follows and add
sub sections:
2902.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for
the type of occupancy and in the minimum number as follows:
1. Assembly Occupancies: At least one drinking fountain shall be provided
at each floor level in an approved location.
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or
dining establishment.
2. Groups A, B, F, H, I, M and S Occupancies: Buildings or portions
thereof where persons are employed shall be provided with at least one
water closet for each sex except as provided for in Section 2902.2.
3. Group E Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table
2902.1.
4. Group R Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table
2902.1.
It is recommended, but not required, that the minimum number of fixtures
provided also comply with the number shown in Table 2902.1. Types of
occupancies not shown in Table 2902.1 shall be considered individually by
the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by this code.
Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance with Chapter 3.
2902.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1210.
Sec. 4. THAT Chapter 18, Section 18-16, paragraph (a), of the Code of Ordinances of
Ordinances of the City of Colleyville, Texas, is hereby amended in its entirety to
read as follows:
(a) Adopted. The International Residential Code, 2003 edition, as recommended
by the I nternational Code Council, one copy of which is on file in the Office of
the City Secretary, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and
made a part of this article as the building code of the City, subject to and
including by reference such amendments, corrections, and additions as shall
appear in this article.
Sec. 5. THAT Chapter 18, Section 18-16, paragraph (c), of the Code of Ordinances of
Ordinances of the City of Colleyville, Texas, is hereby amended in its entirety to
read as follows:
(c) Amendments. The International Residential Code, 2003 edition, as
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recommended by the International Code Council is hereby amended to
include the recommendations of the Regional Codes Committee of the North
Central Texas Council of Governments for buildings and structures in the
City of Colleyville, Texas, which are as follows:
Sec. 6. THAT Chapter 18, Section 18-16, paragraph (c), (1) through paragraph (c), (79),
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Colleyville, Texas, are hereby deleted
and replaced with the following paragraphs to read as follows:
1. Section R102A; change to read as follows:
R102A Referenced codes and standards. The codes, when specifically
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 shall mean the Electrical Code as
adopted.
Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced
codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
Exception: Where enforcement . . .{remainder of exception
unchanged.}. . . .
2. Section R105.2, item 1; change as follows:
1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does
not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2).
3. Section R 109.1.3; change to read as follows:
R 109.1.3 Floodplain inspections. For construction permitted in areas prone
to flooding as established by Table R301.2(1), upon. . . {bulk of section
unchanged}. . . construction, the building official may require submission. . .
{remainder of section unchanged}.
4. Section R110 (R110.1 through R110A); delete.
5. Sections R112.1, R112.2, R112.2.1, R112.2.2, R112.3 & R112A delete.
6. Section R202, change definition of "Townhouse" to read as follows:
TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of
II
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attached units separated by property lines in which each unit extends from
foundation to roof and with open space on at least two sides.
7. Section R202, add definition of "Naturally durable wood" as follows:
NATURALLY DURABLE WOOD. The heartwood of the following species
with the exception that an occasional piece with corner sapwood is permitted
if 90 percent or more of the width of each side on which it occurs is
heartwood.
Decay resistant. Redwood, cedars, black locust and black walnut.
Termite resistant. Redwood and Eastern red cedar.
8. Table R301.2(1); fill in as follows:
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY'-
A
Weatherin a
moderate
WINTER ICE SHIELD UNDER- FLOOD AIR FREEZING MEAN ANNUAL
DESIGN LAYMENT REQUIREDil1 HAZARDSAg INDEX!! TEMpkj
TEMpf~
220F No local code 6g0F 64,9OF
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kN/m.02, 1 mile per hour = 1.609
km/h.
a. No revisions.
b. No revisions.
c. No revisions.
d. No further revisions.
e. No further revisions.
f. No further revisions.
g. No further revisions.
h. No further revisions.
i. No further revisions.
j. No further revisions.
9. Figure R 301.2(7); delete and renumber figures as needed.
10. Section R302.1; add a second exception as follows:
Exceptions:
1. Tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exempted
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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 within 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.
11. Section R303.3, exception; change to read as follows:
Exception: The glazed areas shall not be required where artificial light and a
mechanical ventilation system, complying with one of the following, are
provided.
1. The minimum ventilation rates shall be 50 cfm (23.6 LIs) for intermittent
ventilation or 20 cfm (9.4 LIs) for continuous ventilation. Ventilation air
from the space shall be exhausted directly to the outside.
2. Bathrooms that contain only a water closet, lavatory or combination
thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical recirculating fan
or similar device designed to remove odors from the air.
12. Section R303.8; change to read as follows:
R303.8 Required heating. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating
facilities capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 680F (200C)
at a point 3 feet (914 mm) above the floor and 2 feet (610 mm) from exterior
walls in all habitable rooms at the design temperature. {Remainder of
section unchanged}
13. Section R311.2.2; change to read as follows:
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.
14. Section R317.1; add a second exception to read as follows:
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.
15. Section R318; delete.
16. Sections R319 and R320; change to read as follows:
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Revise Section R319.1 to read as follows:
R319.1 Location required. Protection from decay shall be provided in the
following locations by the use of naturally durable wood or wood that is
pressure preservatively treated in accordance with AWPA C1, C2, C3, C4,
C9, C15, C18, C22, C23, C24, C28, C31, C33, P1, P2, and P3.
1. No revision.
2. No revision.
3. No revision.
4. No revision.
5. No revision.
6. No revision.
7. No revision.
R319.1.1 Field treatment. Field cut ends, notches and drilled holes of
pressure preservatively treated wood shall be retreated in the field in
accordance with AWPA M4.
Renumber existing sections R319.1.1 (Ground contact) through R319.1.4
(Wood columns).
Delete Section R320.1 and substitute the following:
R320.1 Subterranean termite control. In areas favorable to termite damage
as established by Table R 301.2 (1), methods of protection shall be by one of
the following: or any combination of these methods.
R 320.1.1 Pressure preservatively treated or naturally durable wood shall be
provided as per HUD standards. Pressure perservatively treated wood shall
be treated in accordance with the standards cited in R 319.1.
R 320.1.1.1 Quality Mark. Lumber and plywood required to be pressure
preservatively treated in accordance with R324.1 shall bear the quality mark
of an approved inspection agency which maintains continuing supervision,
testing, and inspection over the quality of the product and which has been
approved by an accreditation body which complies with the requirements of
the American Lumber Standards Committee treated wood program.
R320.1.1.2 Field treatment. Field cut ends, notches and drilled holes of
pressure preservatively treated wood shall be retreated in the field in
accordance with AWPA M4.
Revise sections R320.2 through R320.4 as follows:
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R320.1.2 Pesticide treatment. The concentrations, rate of application and
treatment methods of the termiticide shall be consistent with the termiticide
label. Pesticide treatment shall be provided using methods approved by the
Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Structural Pest Control
Board.
R320.1.3 Physical Barriers. Physical barriers shall be installed as
recognized by Texas Structural Pest Control Board.
R320.2 Foam plastic protection. {Remainder of section unchanged.}
17. Section R323.1; change to read as follows:
R323.1 General. Buildings and structures, when permitted to be constructed
in flood hazard areas. . . {bulk of section unchanged} . . . shall be designed
and constructed as required in accordance with the provisions contained in
this section or by other local provisions as applicable.
18. Section R602.1 0.5; add the following exception and figure:
Exception: Vertical wall segments in the first of one- or first of two-story
buildings next to garage openings shall be permitted to have a 6:1 height-to-
width ratio (with height being measured from top of header to sill plate) when
constructed in accordance with the following provisions. Each panel shall
have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm) and a height of not more
than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a
single layer of 3/8-inch-minimum-thickness (9.5 mm) wood structural panel
sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with
Figure R602.1 0.5(2). The wood structural panel sheathing shall extend up
over the solid sawn or glued-laminated header and shall be nailed in
accordance with Figure R602.1 0.5(2). The header shall extend between the
inside faces of the first full-length outer studs of each panel. The clear span
of the header between the inner studs of each panel shall be not less than
six feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length. A strap
with an uplift capacity of not less than 1000 pounds (454 kg) shall fasten the
header to the side of the inner studs opposite the sheathing. Two anchor
bolts shall be installed in accordance with Section R403.1.6, and plate
washers shall be a minimum of 2 inches by 2 inches by 3/16 inch (51 mm by
51 mm by 4.88 mm) thick and shall be used on each bolt. This exception is
only permitted in Seismic Design Categories A-C.
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For 3~ square feet (0.302 m2) of wall area, the following dimensions shall be
adhered to:
1. When ties are placed on studs 16 in (407 mm) o.c., they shall be spaced
no further apart than 29 in (737 mm) vertically starting approximately 15
in (381 mm) from the foundation.
2. When ties are placed on studs 24 in (610 mm) O.C., they shall be spaced
no further apart than 19 in (483 mm) vertically starting approximately 10
in (254 mm) from the foundation.
20. Add Section R902.3 to read as follows:
R902.3 Minimum Roof Class. All roof coverings shall be a minimum Class
C. All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be a minimum Class C.
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Exception: Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on buildings
of U occupancies having not more than 120 sq.ft. of projected roof area.
When exceeding 120 sq.ft. of projected roof area, buildings of U
occupancies may use non-rated non-combustible coverings.
21. Section R907.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall comply with Section
R902.3.
22. Section N1101.2; amend as follows:
N11 01.2.1 Compliance. Compliance with this chapter shall be demonstrated
by meeting either one of the following:
1. Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a glazing area
that does not exceed 15 percent of the gross area of exterior walls; or
2. Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a glazing area
that is greater than 15 percent but not exceeding 20 percent of the gross
area of exterior walls and air conditioning equipment rated 12 SEER or
higher;
3. Meeting the requirements of this chapter for buildings with a glazing area
that is greater than 20 percent but not exceeding 25 percent of the gross
area of exterior walls and air conditioning equipment rated 14 SEER or
higher; or
4. Meeting the requirements of the International Energy Conservation Code
for residential buildings, detached one- and two-family dwellings.
{Remainder of section unchanged}
23. Add Section N 11 01 .3.4 to read as follows:
N1101.3.4 Exterior basement or slab insulation. When susceptibility to
termite damage is classified as "very heavy" according to Table R301.2(1),
designs employing basement or slab exterior insulation capable of harboring
termites shall not be utilized.
24. Section N1102.1; amend as follows:
N1102.1 Thermal performance criteria. The minimum required insulation R-
value or the area-weighted average maximum required fenestration U-factor
(other than opaque doors which are governed by Section N11 02.1.3) 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 N11 02.1.
Detached one-and-two family dwellings with greater than 25-percent glazing
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area; townhouses with greater than 25-percent glazing area; shall determine
compliance using the building envelope requirements of Chapters 4 or 5 of
the International Energy Conservation Code.
25. Replace Table N11 02.1 with:
MAXIMUM Ceilings
GLAZING open to Walls Floors Basement Slab Crawl
V-FACTOR Attic Space Walls perimeter space
[Btu/(hr.ft2. OF)] walls
0.65 R-38 R-O R-O R_73
a. Crawl space insulation is only required for structures with uninsulated
floors.
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.
26. Section N 1102.1.6; delete last sentence of exception.
27. Section N1102.2; amend as follows:
N 1102.2 Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration products. The
area-weighted-average solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for glazed
fenestration installed in locations with 3,500 or fewer heating degree days
shall not exceed 0.40.
Exceptions:
1. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north;
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
greater.
3. Any fenestration with permanently attached screens where the screens
have a rated shading coefficient of .6 or less.
28. Table N1103.5; amend as follows:
Cooling Systems FLUID TEMP RANGE (oF) INSULATION THICKNESS
inchesb
Chilled water, refrigerant or brine 40-55 0,5
Below 40 1.25
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{Remainder of table unchanged.}
Amend footnote "b" to read as follows:
b. For piping lengths in excess of five (5) feet (1,524 mm) exposed to
outdoor air, increase thickness by 0.5 inch (13 mm).
29. Section M1305.1.3; change to read as follows:
M 1305.1.3 Appliances in attics. Attics containing appliances requiring
access shall be provided . . . {bulk of paragraph unchanged} . . . from the
opening to the appliance. The passageway shall have continuous
unobstructed solid flooring in accordance with Chapter 5 not less than 30
inches (762 mm) wide. A level service space at least 30 inches (762 mm)
deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall be present along all sides of the
appliance where access is required. The clear access opening dimensions
shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or
larger where such dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the
largest appliance. As a minimum, access to the attic space shall be provided
by one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required
where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through
the required opening.
30. Section M1305.1.3.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to
prevent physical damage.
31. Section M 1305.1.4.1 ; change to read as follows:
M 1305.1.4.1 Ground clearance. Appliances supported from the ground shall
be level and firmly supported on a concrete slab or other approved material
extending above the adjoining ground a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm).
Appliances suspended from the floor shall have a clearance of not less than
6 inches (152 mm) above the ground.
32. Section M 1305.1.4.3; add a sentence to read as follows:
Low voltage wiring of 50 Volts or less shall be installed in a manner to
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prevent physical damage.
33. Section M1307.3.1; delete.
34. Section M1501.2; delete and replace with the following:
M1501.2 Exhaust duct size. The minimum diameter of the exhaust duct shall
be as recommended by the manufacturer, shall be at least the diameter of
the appliance outlet and shall be a minimum nominal size of 4 inches (102
mm) in diameter. The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed
length nor at the point of termination.
35. Section M1501.3; change to read as follows:
M 1501.3 Length limitation. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust
duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the wall or
roof termination with not more than two bends. When extra bends are
installed, the maximum length of the duct shall be reduced 2.5 feet (762 mm)
for each 45-degree (0.79 rad) bend and 5 feet (1524 mm) for each 90-
degree (1.6 rad) bend that occur after the first two bends, measuring in the
direction of airflow. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not
include the transition duct.
{Exception is unchanged}
36. Section M2005.2: change to read as follows:
M2005.2 Prohibited locations. Fuel-fired water heaters shall not be installed
in a room used as a storage closet. Water heaters located in a bedroom or
bathroom shall be installed in a sealed enclosure so that combustion air will
not be taken from the living space. Access to such enclosure may be from
the bedroom or bathroom when through a solid door, weather-stripped in
accordance with the exterior door air leakage requirements of the
International Energy Conservation Code and equipped with an approved
self-closing device. Direct-vent water heaters are not required to be installed
within an enclosure.
37. Section G2408.3; delete.
38. Section G2412.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Both ends of each section of medium pressure gas piping shall identify its
operating gas pressure with an approved tag. The tags are to be composed
of aluminum or stainless steel and the following wording shall be stamped
into the tag:
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"WARNING
1/2 to 5 psi gas pressure
Do Not Remove"
39. Section G2413.3; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) shall be a minimum of
1/2".
40. Section G2415.6; change to read as follows:
G2415.6 (404.6) Piping in solid floors. Piping in solid floors shall be laid in
channels in the floor and covered in a manner what will allow access to the
piping with a minimum amount of damage to the building. Where such
piping is subject to exposure to excessive moisture or corrosive substances,
the piping shall be protected in an approved manner. As an alternative to
installation in channels, the piping shall be installed in accordance with
Section G2415.11 (404.11)
41. Section G2415.9; change to read as follows:
G2415.9 (404.9) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall
be installed a minimum depth of 18 inches (458 mm) below grade.
42. Section G2415.9.1; delete.
43. Section G2417.1; change to read as follows:
G2417.1 (406.1) General. Prior to acceptance and initial operation, all piping
installations shall be inspected and pressure tested to determine that the
materials, design, fabrication, and installation practices comply with the
requirements of this code. The permit holder shall make the applicable tests
prescribed in Sections 2417.1.1 through 2417.7.4 to determine compliance
with the provisions of this code. The permit holder shall give reasonable
advance notice to the code official when the piping system is ready for
testing. The equipment, material, power and labor necessary for the
inspections and test shall be furnished by the permit holder and the permit
holder shall be responsible for determining that the work will withstand the
test pressure prescribed in the following tests.
44. Section G2417.4; change to read as follows:
G2417.4 (406.4) Test pressure measurement. Test pressure shall be '
measured with a monometer or with a pressure-measuring device designed
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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 psig,
mechanical gauges shall utilize a dial with a minimum diameter of three and
one half inches (3 ~"), 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, mechanical gauges shall utilize a dial with a
minimum diameter of three and one-half inches (3 ~"), a set hand, a
minimum of 2/1 0 pound incrementation and a pressure range not to exceed
20 psi.
45. Section G2417 .4.1; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.1 (406.4.1) Test pressure. The test pressure to be used shall be
not less than 3 psig (20 kPa gauge), or at the discretion of the Code Official,
the piping and valves may be tested at a pressure of at least six (6) inches
(152 mm) of mercury, measured with a manometer or slope gauge. For
welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of fourteen
(14) inches water column pressure (3.48 kPa) (1/2 psi) and less than 200
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 (69.6 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-halftimes
the proposed maximum working pressure.
46. Section G2417.4.2; change to read as follows:
G2417.4.2 (406.4.2) Test duration. The test duration shall_be held for a
length of time satisfactory to the Code Official, but in no case for less than
fifteen (15) minutes. For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at
pressures in excess of fourteen (14) inches water column pressure (3.48
kPa), the test duration shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to the
Code Official, but in no case for less than thirty (30) minutes.
47. Add Section G2420 .1.4 to read as follows:
G2420.1.4 Valves in CSST installations. Shutoff valves installed with
corrugated stainless steel (CSST) piping systems shall be supported with an
approved termination fitting, or equivalent support, suitable for the size of the
valves, of adequate strength and quality, and located at intervals so as to
prevent or damp out excessive vibration but in no case greater than 12-
inches from the center of the valve. Supports shall be installed so as not to
interfere with 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
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supporting piping.
48. Section G2421.1; add a second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
Access to regulators shall comply with the requirements for access to
appliances as specified in Section M 1305.
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.
49. Section G2439.5; add a sentence to read as follows:
The size of duct shall not be reduced along its developed length nor at the
point of termination.
50. Section G2439.5.1; change to read as follows:
G2439.5.1 (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 1/2
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, measurinq
in the direction of airflow.
{Exception is unchanged}
51. Section G2445.2; change to read as follows:
G2445.2 (621.2) Prohibited use. One or more unvented room heaters shall
not be used as the sole source of comfort heating in a dwelling unit.
Exception: Existing approved unvented heaters may continue to be used in
dwelling units, in accordance with the code provisions in effect when
installed, when approved by the Code Official unless an unsafe condition is
determined to exist as described in International Fuel Gas Code Section
108.7.
52. Section G2448.1.1; change to read as follows:
G2448.1.1 (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 this code.
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53. Section P2503.5.1, item 1; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Shower receptors shall be tested for water tightness by filling with water to
the level of the rough threshold. The drain shall be plugged in a manner so
that both sides of pans shall be subjected to the test at the point where it is
clamped to the drain.
54. Section P2503.7.2; change to read as follows:
P2503.7.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle . . . {bulk of section
unchanged} . . . at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or
relocation and at regular intervals as required by applicable state or local
provisions.
55. Section P2603.2.1; change to read as follows:
P2603.2.1 Protection against physical damage. In concealed
locations.. . {bulk of section unchanged}.. . Protective shield plates shall be a
minimum of .062-inch-thick (1.6 mm) steel and shall cover the area of the
pipe where the member is notched or bored.
56. Section P2603.6.1; delete and replace with the following:
P2603.6.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches
(304 mm) below grade.
57. Section P2709.1; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Showers designed to comply with ICC/ANSI A 117.1.
58. Section P2801.6; add an exception as follows:
Exception: Elevation of the ignition source is not required for water heaters
that are listed as flammable vapor resistant and for installation without
elevation.
59. Section P2902.4.3; changed to read as follows:
P2902.4.3 Lawn Irrigation Systems. The potable water supply system to
lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by an
atmospheric-type vacuum breaker, a pressure type vacuum breaker, a
double-check assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer .
{remainder of section unchanged}.
60. Table P2904.4.1 & P2904.5; delete "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and
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tubing".
61. Sections P2904.5.1 and P2904.14; delete reference to "PB" plastic pipe.
62. Section P3005.2.6; changed to read as follows:
P3005.2.6 Upper terminal. Each horizontal drain shall be provided with a
cleanout at its upper terminal.
Exception: Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less that five (5)
feet (1524 mm) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
63. Section P31 03.1; change to read as follows:
P3103.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes which extend through a roof
shall be terminated at least six (6) inches (152 mm) above the roof, except
that. . . {remainder of section unchanged}.
64. Sections P3105.2; change to read as follows:
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.
65. Section 3105.3 and Figure P3105.3; delete.
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67. Section P3112.2; delete and replace with the following:
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P3112.2 Installation. Traps for island sinks and similar equipment shall be
roughed in above the floor and may be vented by extending the vent as high
as possible, but not less than the drain board height and then returning it
downward and connecting it to the horizontal sink drain immediately
downstream from the vertical fixture drain. The return vent shall be
connected to the horizontal drain through a wye-branch fitting and shall, in
addition, be provided with a foot vent taken off the vertical fixture vent by
means of a wye-branch immediately below the floor and extending to the
nearest partition and then through the roof to the open air or may be
connected to other vents at a point not less than six (6) inches (152 mm)
above the flood level rim of the fixtures served. Drainage fittings shall be
used on all parts of the vent below the floor level and a minimum slope of
one-quarter (1/4) inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) back to the drain shall be
maintained. The return bend used under the drainboard shall be a one (1)
piece fitting or an assembly of a forty-five (45) degree (0.79 radius), a ninety
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(90) degree (1.6 radius) and a forty-five (45) degree (0.79 radius) elbow in
the order named. Pipe sizing shall be as elsewhere required in this Code.
The island sink drain, upstream of the return vent, shall serve no other
fixtures. An accessible c1eanout shall be installed in the vertical portion of
the foot vent.
68. Chapters 33 through 42; delete. Replace with the electrical code as
adopted.
Sec. 7. THAT Chapter 18, Section 18-18, paragraph (a), of the Code of Ordinances of
Ordinances of the City of Colleyville, Texas, is hereby amended in its entirety to
read as follows:
(a) Adopted. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2003 edition, as
recommended by the International Code Council, one copy of which is on file
in the Office of the City Secretary, is hereby adopted and incorporated by
reference and made a part of this article as the building code of the City,
subject to and including by reference such amendments, corrections, and
additions as shall appear in this article.
Sec. 8. THAT Chapter 18, Section 18-18, paragraph (c), of the Code of Ordinances of
Ordinances of the City of Colleyville, Texas, is hereby amended in its entirety to
read as follows:
(c) Amendments. The International Energy Conservation Code, 2003 edition, as
recommended by the International Code Council is hereby amended to
include the recommendations of the Regional Codes Committee of the North
Central Texas Council of Governments for buildings and structures in the
City of Colleyville, Texas, which are as follows:
Sec. 9. THAT Chapter 18, Section 18-18, paragraph (c), (1) through paragraph (c), (20),
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Colleyville, Texas, are hereby deleted
and replaced with the following paragraphs to read as follows:
1. Add the following section:
101.4.1.3 Alternative compliance. A building certified by a national, state, or
local accredited energy efficiency program and determined by the Energy
Systems Laboratory to be in compliance with the energy efficiency
requirements of this section may, at the option of the Code Official, be
considered in compliance. The United States Environmental Protection
Agency's Energy Star Program certification of energy code equivalency shall
be considered in compliance.
2. Section 302.1; Replace blank Table 302.1 Exterior Design Conditions with
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the following:
VALUE
17
100
78
2407
2603
58
3. Delete note "a" and replace with the following:
a. These values are from ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals for
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport 99.6% Winter DB, 0.4% Summer
DB, and 0.4% Summer WB; and from Local Climatological Data for
Dallas-Ft. Worth published by the National Climatic Data Center, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. These values are for the
purpose of providing a uniform basis of requirements for North Central
Texas. This will not preclude licensed professionals from submitting
design analyses based on site measurements or published data more
specific to the building site. Adjustments shall be permitted to reflect
local climates which differ from the tabulated values, or local weather
experience determined by the code official.
4. Section 502.1.1; delete exception 2 and substitute the following:
2. Buildings located in Climate Zones 5b.
5. Section 502.1.5; add the following exceptions:
Exceptions:
1. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north;
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 greater.
3. Any fenestration with permanently attached screens where the
screens have a rated shading coefficient of .6 or less.
6. Section 502.2; Replace blank Table 502.2 Heating & Cooling Criteria with the
following:
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Table 502.28,9
HEATING AND COOLING CRITERIA
Element Mode Detached One- Detached Two-
Family Dwellings Family Dwellings
Uo Uo
Walls HeatinQ or coolinQ 0,15 0.22
Roof/ceilinQ HeatinQ or coolinQ 0.03 0.03
Floors over unheated Heating or cooling 0,05 0.05
spaces
Heated slab on Qrade HeatinQ R-value - 6 R-value - 6
Unheated slab on Qrade HeatinQ R-value - 0 R-value - 0
Basement wall HeatinQ or coolinQ U-factor - 0.15 U-factor - 0.15
Crawl space wall HeatinQ or coolinQ U-factor - 0.15 U-factor - 0.15
7. Delete Note "a" and replace with the following:
a. The above values have been determined for all counties in the North
Central Texas Council of Governments region.
8. Add Note "g":
g. These requirements apply only to the boundaries of conditioned space.
Air conditioning equipment and ductwork is recommended, but not
required, to be located within the conditioned space in North Central
Texas zones.
9. Delete Figures 502.2(1-6)
10. Section 502.2; Add note to Fig 502.2(7):
All counties within the North Central Texas Council of Governments region
are designated as within the area of very heavy termite infestation probability
for purpose of uniform interpretation of this requirement.
11. Section 502.2.2; add a second paragraph as follows:
A building demonstrating envelope compliance at least 10% better than code
may utilize R6 duct insulation in both supply and return air ducts in lieu of the
insulation required by Table 503.3.3.3.
12. Section 502.2.4; Delete prescriptive Tables 502.2.4(1-9) and substitute the
following:
Replace Tables 502.2.4 (1-6) with:
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Table 502.2.4(1)
Prescriptive Building Envelope Requirements, Detached One-Family Dwellings, Based on Window Area
as a Percent of Gross Exterior Wall Area
Maximum Minimum
Slab
Glazing Ceiling Exterior Floor Basement perimeter Crawl
% Glazing U-factor R-value wall R-value wall R-value space wall
R-value R-value and depth R-value
<8% 0.70 R-26 R-11 R-11 R-5 R-O R-6
<12% 0.65 R-26 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-O R-5
<15% 0.60 R-30 R-13 R-19 R-6 R-O R-7
<18% 0.52 R-30 R-13 R-19 R-6 R-O R-7
<20% 0.50 R-38 R-13 R-19 R-6 R-O R-7
<25% 0.46 R-38 R-16 R-19 R-6 R-O R-7
Replace Tables 502.2.4 (7-9) with:
Table 502.2.4(2)
Prescriptive Building Envelope Requirements, Detached Two-Family Dwellings, Based on Window Area
as a Percent of Gross Exterior Wall Area
Maximum Minimum
Slab
Glazing Ceiling Exterior Floor Basement perimeter Crawl
% Glazing U-factor R-value wall R-value wall R-value space wall
R-value R-value and depth R-value
<20% 0.55 R-30 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-O R-5
<25% 0.55 R-30 R-13 R-11 R-5 R-O R-5
<30% 0.47 R-38 R-13 R-19 R-7 R-O R-8
13. Table 503.3.3.1MINIMUM PIPE INSULATION. Amend footnote "a" to r
as follows:
a. For piping lengths in excess of five (5) feet exposed to outdoor
increase the insulation thickness by 0.5 inch.
14. Table 503.3.3.3; add footnote "e" as follows:
e. See Section 502.2.2
15. Section 503.3.3.4.3; change first sentence to read as follows:
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air,
503.3.3.4.3 Sealing required. All joints, longitudinal and transverse seams,
and connections in ductwork, shall be made substantially airtight by means
of welds, gaskets, mastics (adhesives), mastic-plus-embedded-fabric
systems or tapes or other approved closure systems. {Remainder to remain
unchanged}
16. Section 602.1.6; delete last sentence of exception.
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17. Section 602.2 Maximum solar heat gain coefficient for fenestration products.
Add the following exceptions:
Exceptions:
1. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north.
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 0.30 or
greater.
3. Any fenestration with attached screens where the screens have a rated
shading coefficient of 0.6 or less.
18. Section 802.2; Replace blank tables 802.2 (1-4) with the completed tables
provided on the following four pages. Delete tables 802.2 (5-37).
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TABLE 802.2(1)
BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS
WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA 10 PERCENT OR LESS
OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL AREA
ELEMENT CONDITIONN ALUE
Skyliqhts (U-factor) 1
Slab or below-grade wall (R- R-O
value)
Windows and glass doors SHGC U-factor
PF < 0,25 Any Any
0,25 ~ PF < 0,50 Any Any
PF > 0.50 Any Anv
Roof assemblies (R-value) Insulation Continuous insulation
between
framinq
All-wood joist/truss R-19 R-16
Metal joist/truss R-25 R-17
Concrete slab or deck NA R-16
Metal purlin with thermal block R-25 R-17
Metal purlin without thermal block X R-17
Floors over outdoor air or Insulation Continuous insulation
Unconditioned space (R-value) between
framinq
R-11 R-6
All-wood joist/truss R-11 R-6
Metal joist/truss NA R-6
Concrete slab or deck
Above-qrade walls (R-value) No framinq Metal Framinq Wood framing
Framed
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous NA R-O R-O
CMU, ~ 8 in., with integral
insulation
R-value cavity NA R-O R-O
R-value continuous R-O R-O R-O
Other masonry walls
R-value cavity NA R-O R-O
R-value continuous R-O R-O R-O
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TABLE 802.2(2)
BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS
WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA 10 PERCENT BUT
NOT GREATER THAN 25 PERCENT OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL AREA
ELEMENT CONDITIONNALUE
Skylights (V-factor) 1
Slab or below-grade wall R-O
(R-value)
Windows and glass doors SHGC V-factor
PF ~ 0,25 0,6 Any
0.25 < PF < 0,50 0.7 Any
PF ~ 0,50 Any Any
Roof assemblies (R-value) Insulation Continuous insulation
between
framing
All-wood joisUtruss R-25 R-19
Metal joisUtruss R-25 R-20
Concrete slab or deck NA R-19
Metal purlin with thermal block R-30 R-20
Metal purlin without thermal block X R-20
Floors over outdoor air or Insulation Continuous insulation
Unconditioned space (R-value) between
framing
R-11 R-6
All-wood joisUtruss
Metal joisUtruss R-11 R-6
Concrete slab or deck NA R-6
Above-grade walls (R-value) No framing Metal Framing Wood framina
Framed
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous NA R-O R-O
CMU, ~ 8 in., with integral
insulation
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-O R-O
Other masonry walls
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-O R-O
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TABLE 802.2(3)
BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS
WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA OVER 25 PERCENT
BUT NOT GREATER THAN 40 PERCENT OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL AREA
ELEMENT CONDITIONNALUE
Skylights (V-factor) 1
Slab or below-grade wall R-O
(R-value)
Windows and glass doors SHGC V-factor
PF ~ 0.25 0.4 0,7
0.25 < PF < 0.50 0.5 0.7
PF > 0,50 0,6 0.7
Roof assemblies (R-value) Insulation between Continuous insulation
framing
All-wood joist/truss R-25 R-19
Metal joist/truss R-25 R-20
Concrete slab or deck NA R-19
Metal purlin with thermal block R-30 R-20
Metal purlin without thermal block X R-20
Floors over outdoor air or Insulation between Continuous insulation
Unconditioned space (R-value) framing
All-wood joist/truss R-11 R-6
Metal joist/truss R-11 R-6
Concrete slab or deck NA R-6
Above-grade walls (R-value) No framing Metal Framing Wood framing
Framed
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous NA R-O R-O
CMU, ~ 8 in., with integral
insulation
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-O R-O
Other masonry walls
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-O R-O
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TABLE 802,2(4)
BUILDING ENVELOPE REQUIREMENTS
WINDOW AND GLAZED DOOR AREA
OVER 40 PERCENT OF ABOVE-GRADE WALL AREA
ELEMENT CONDITIONN ALUE
Skylights (U-factor) 1
Slab or below-grade wall R-O
(R-value)
Windows and glass doors SHGC U-factor
PF ~ 0.25 0.4 0.7
0.25 < PF < 0.50 0.5 0,7
PF > 0,50 0.6 0.7
Roof assemblies (R-value) Insulation Continuous insulation
between
framina
All-wood joist/truss R-25 R-19
Metal joist/truss R-25 R-20
Concrete slab or deck NA R-19
Metal purlin with thermal block R-30 R-20
Metal purlin without thermal block R-38 R-20
Floors over outdoor air or Insulation Continuous insulation
Unconditioned space (R-value) between
framina
R-11 R-6
All-wood joist/truss R-11 R-6
Metal joist/truss NA R-6
Concrete slab or deck
Above-grade walls (R-value) No framing Metal Framina Wood framinQ
Framed
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous NA R-O R-O
CMU, ~ 8 in., with integral
insulation
R-value cavity NA,NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-O R-O
Other masonry walls
R-value cavity NA R-11 R-11
R-value continuous R-5 R-O R-O
19. Add footnote "f" to SHGC column heading in Tables 802.2 (2), 802.2 (3) and
802.2 (4) to read as follows:
f. Minimum SHGC requirements do not apply to glazing as follows:
1. Any glazing facing within 45 degrees of true north.
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
0.30 or greater.
3. Any glazing with permanent attached screens where the screens have
a rated shading coefficient of 0.60 or less.
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20. Section 805.2.1 Interior Lighting Controls; add a third sentence to read:
Large spaces shall have a separate switch or control for each 2500 square
feet of floor area.
21. Delete Figures 902.1 (1-43,45-51)
22. Chapter 10; Replace referenced standard as follows:
ASHRAE/lES -- 99 Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-
Rise Residential Buildings -- 1999 Edition
Sec.10 THAT Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Colleyville, Texas,
shall remain in full force and effect, except where amended by this ordinance.
Sec. 11. THAT Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22-26. Contractor's Board is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Sec. 22-26. Contractor's Board of Appeals.
A. Creation of Contractor's Board of Appeals - There is hereby created a
Contractor's Board of Appeals consisting of five (5) members and two (2)
alternate members, each to be appointed by the Council for a two year term,
or until a successor is appointed. Three members of the Board and one (1)
alternate member shall be selected in even numbered years and two
members and one (1) alternate member in odd numbered years. In the
event of a vacancy, the Council shall appoint a member to serve for the
unexpired term. Alternate Board members shall serve in the absence of
regular members. The Contractor's Board of Appeals shall consist of the
same members and officers_as the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
B. Authority - The Contractor's Board of Appeals shall have the authority to
work with contractors and hear cases relating to building, mechanical,
electrical and plumbing code requirements by hearing and deciding on
reasonable interpretations of the previsions of all prevailing codes contained
within Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Colleyville and the
fire code contained in Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances. The
Contractor's Board of Appeals shall have the authority to make a correct
determination of any appeal arising from actions of the administrative
authority, determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of
construction, consider and decide on complaints or suggestions relating to
any of the building trades regulated by the prevailing codes contained within
Chapter 18 and Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Colleyville. The Board may make recommendations to the City Council on
changes in or additions to the current policies and procedures of the city that
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relate to the building trades.
C. Quorum and Orqanization - Four members of the Contractor's Board of
Appeals shall constitute a quorum. In the event of the absence of the
Chairman and Vice-Chairman, the four members constituting the quorum
shall elect for that meeting a member to preside as Acting Chairman and to
assume all duties of the Chairman.
D. Meetinqs, Hearinqs and Rules of Procedures - The Board shall adopt rules
of procedure for the conduct of its meetings. Meetings shall be held at the
call of the Chairman or at such times as the Board may determine. All
meetings and hearings shall be open to the public and shall be conducted in
accordance with the procedure set forth in these regulations and the rules of
procedure adopted by the Contractor's Board of Appeals. Such rules of
procedure may be amended by the Contractor's Board of Appeals
membership. The minutes of the meetings shall be recorded, showing the
vote of each member upon the question, and shall be made a matter of
public record. The concurring vote of four members of the Board shall be
necessary to render a decision on any matter before the Board.
E. Appeal Procedure - A person may submit a request for an appeal to the
Contractors' Board of Appeals by filing said request with the building official.
Each request shall be accompanied by a non-refundable filing fee. The filing
fee shall be established by separate ordinance by the City Council. In
addition to considering an appeal request of an applicant, the Contractor's
Board of Appeals shall be authorized to solicit testimony and advice from
recognized professionals within the applicable building construction trades.
No decision of the Contractor's Board of Appeals shall in any way have an
affect as to amend the prevailing codes and ordinances of the City of
Colleyville.
F. Fees - No action shall be taken on any application submitted to the
Contractor's Board of Appeals until all applicable fees have been paid in full.
No refund of any application fee shall be made after the request has been
advertised and scheduled for consideration by the Board.
G. Public Hearinq - No action to approve or deny any application shall be taken
until the Board has held a public hearing and received comment.
H. Appeal to City Council- The decision by the Contractor's Board of Appeals
shall be final, unless the applicant submits a written notice of appeal within
ten (10) days from the date of the action by the Board. The enforcement
official shall place the applicant's appeal request on the next available
agenda for consideration by the City Council. The City Council shall have
the authority to overrule any decision of the Board which it feels is not in the
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best interest of the city.
Sec. 12 THAT Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Colleyville, Texas,
shall remain in full force and effect, except where amended by this ordinance.
Sec. 13. THAT any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this
ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be
fined a sum not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each and every
day such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense and shall be
punishable as such.
Sec. 14. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause publication
of the descriptive caption and penalty clause hereof as an alternative method of
publication provided by law.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the / .s~ day of
e./~~"" P-:J ,2005.
The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the /..s->>f day of
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ATTEST:
,2005.
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary