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ORDINANCE 0-05-1512
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER
18, ARTICLE V OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE,
TEXAS TO ADOPT THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL
CODE; 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 interests of the citizens of Colleyville, Texas, to adopt the 2003
edition of the International Mechanical 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 adopt the local
amendments to the 2003 edition of the International Mechanical 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 18-205, 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 Mechanical Code, 2003 edition, as
recommended by the International Codes Council, a 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 mechanical code of the
City of Colleyville, subject to and including by reference such
amendments, corrections, and additions as shall appear in this article.
Sec. 2. THAT Chapter 18, Section 18-205, 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 to International Mechanical Code. The International
Mechanical Code, 2003 edition, as recommended by the International
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Codes Council is hereby amended to include the recommendations of the
Regional Codes Committee of the North Central Texas Council of
Governments for mechanical installations in the City of Colleyville, Texas,
which are as follows:
THAT Chapter 18, Section 18-205, paragraphs (c)(1) through paragraph
(c)(31), 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 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards
referenced herein shall be those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such
codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered part
of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and
the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
Whenever amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and
standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered
to reference the amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the
ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
2. Section 109, delete.
3. Section 302.3; change to read as follows:
302.3 Cutting, notching and boring in wood framing. When permitted by
the International Building Code, the cutting, notching and boring of wood
framing members shall comply with Sections 302.3.1 through 302.3.4.
4. Section 304.6; delete.
5. Section 304.9; change to read as follows:
304.9 Clearances from grade. Equipment and appliances installed at
grade level shall be supported on a level concrete slab or other approved
material extending above adjoining grade a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm)
or shall be suspended a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above adjoining
grade.
6. Section 306.3; change to read as follows:
306.3 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 not less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide. A level service
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space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm)
wide shall be present at the front or service side of the appliance. The
clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30
inches (508 mm by 762 mm), or larger where such dimensions are not
large enough to allow removal of the largest appliance. As a minimum,
access to the attic space shall be provided by one of the following:
1 A permanent stair.
2 A pull down stair.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
Exception: The passageway and level service space are not required
where the appliance is capable of being serviced and removed through
the required opening.
7. Section 306.5; change to read as follows:
306.5 Equipment and appliances on roofs or elevated structures. Where
equipment and appliances requiring access are installed on roofs or
elevated structures at an aggregate height exceeding 16 feet (4877 mm),
such access shall be provided by a permanent approved means of
access. Permanent exterior ladders providing roof access need not
extend closer than 8 feet (2438 mm) to the finish grade or floor level below
and shall extend to the equipment and appliance's level service space.
Such access shall . . . {bulk of section to read the same}. . . on roofs
having a slope greater than 4 units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33-
percent slope).
A receptacle outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment and
appliance location in accordance with the Electrical Code,
8. Add Section 306.6.1 to read as follows:
306.6.1 Catwalk. On roofs having slopes greater than 4 units vertical in
12 units horizontal, a catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial
cleats spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the
roof access to the working platform at the appliance.
9. Add Section 306.7 to read as follows:
306.7 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the mezzanine or
platform in which a water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet
(2438 mm) above the ground or floor level, it shall be made accessible by
a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building.
306.7.1 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequately lighted or
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access to a receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, lighting
and a receptacle outlet shall be provided in accordance with Section
306.3.1.
10. Section 307.2.1; modify second sentence to read as follows:
307.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and
evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved
place of disposal. Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley,
sidewalk, rooftop, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
11. Section 307.2.2; change to read as follows:
307.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate
disposal system shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked
polyethylene, polybutylene, polyethylene, ABS, CPVC or PVC pipe or
tubing. All components shall be selected for the pressure, temperature,
and exposure rating of the installation. {Remainder unchanged}
12. Section 307.2.3; add item #4 to read as follows:
4. Discharge, as noted, shall be to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert
occupants in the event of a stoppage of the drain. However, the
conspicuous point shall not create a hazard such as dripping over a
walking surface or other areas so as to create a nuisance.
13. Section 401.5; add a second exception to read as follows:
Exception~:
1 . {existing exception unchanged}
2. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area
when infiltration of outside air is present.
14. Section 403.2; add an exception to read as follows:
Exception: Where the design professional demonstrates that an
engineered ventilation system is designed in accordance with ASHRAE
62, the minimum required rate of outdoor air shall be permitted to be as
specified in such engineered system design.
15. Section 403.2.1; add an item #4 to read as follows:
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4. Toilet rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet,
lavatory or combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved
mechanical recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove
odors from the air.
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16. Table 403.3, footnote g: change to read as follows:
g. Transfer air permitted in accordance with Section 403.2.2. Toilet
rooms within private dwellings that contain only a water closet, lavatory
or combination thereof may be ventilated with an approved mechanical
recirculating fan or similar device designed to remove odors from the
air.
17. Section 501.2; add a third exception to read as follows:
Exception~:
1. {existing exception unchanged}
2. {existing exception unchanged}
3. Toilet room exhaust ducts may terminate in a warehouse or shop area
when infiltration of outside air is present.
18. Section 504.6; 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.
19. Section 504.6.1; change to read as follows:
504.6.1 Maximum length. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust
duct shall not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) from the dryer location to the
outlet terminal with not more than two bends. When extra bends are
installed, the maximum length of 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. measurinq in
the direction of airflow. The maximum length of the exhaust duct does not
include the transition duct.
{Exception is unchanged}
20. Section 506.3.10; change to read as follows:
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506.3.10 Grease duct enclosure. A grease duct serving a Type I hood
that penetrates a ceiling, wall or floor shall be enclosed .. .{bulk of
paragraph unchanged}... through the use of weather-protected openings.
Clearance from the duct to the interior surface of enclosures of
combustible construction shall be not less than 18 inches (457 mm).
Clearance from the duct to the interior surface of enclosures of
noncombustible construction or gypsum wallboard attached to
noncombustible structures shall be not less than 6 inches (152 mm) ~
inches (76 mm) or more than 12 inches (305 mm). The duct enclosure
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shall serve a single grease exhaust duct system and shall not contain any
other ducts, piping, wiring or systems.
Delete second exception.
21. Section 607.2.2; change to read as follows:
607.2.2 Hazardous exhaust ducts. Hazardous exhaust duct systems
shall extend directly to the exterior of the building and shall not extend into
or through ducts and plenums. Penetration of structural elements shall
conform to this section and the International Building Code except that fire
dampers are not required at penetration of fire-resistance-rated
assemblies.
22. Section 607.5.1; change to read as follows:
607.5.1 Fire Walls. Ducts and air transfer openings permitted in fire walls
in accordance with Section 705.11 of the International Building Code shall
be protected with approved fire dampers installed in accordance with their
listing. Hazardous exhaust ducts shall not penetrate fire walls.
Sec. 4. THAT Section 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. 5. 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. 6. 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
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rTTEST:
Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary