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ORDINANCE 0-05-1520
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER
46, ARTICLE 2 - FIRE CODE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS TO ADOPT THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
FIRE 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 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 health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Colleyville,
Texas to adopt the 2003 Edition of the International Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Colleyville has determined that it is in the
best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Colleyville,
Texas to additionally adopt the local amendments to the 2003 Edition of
the International Fire Code as recommended by the Regional Codes
Committee of the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT the above findings are hereby found to be true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Sec. 2.
THAT that City hereby adopts the 2003 Edition of the International Fire
Code, including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, and G subject to the
amendments provided for herein.
Sec. 3.
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2003
International Fire Code as adopted in Section 46-31 are hereby amended
as follows: Standard type is text from the IFC. Underlined type is text
inserted. Linod through typo is doleted text from IFC.)
Section 101.1; change to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City
of Colleyville, hereinafter referred to as "this code",
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Section 102.4; International Fire Code, change to read as follows:
102.4; Application of other codes. The design and construction of new
structures shall comply with the International Building Code. Repairs,
alterations and additions to the existing structure shall comply with the
International Existing Building Code. this code. and other codes as
applicable, and any alterations. additions. chanoes in use or chanoes in
structures required which are within the scope of this and other codes
shall be made in accordance therewith.
Section 102.6; change to read as follows:
102.6 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards
referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 45 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 the 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.
Section 103; change to read as follows:
Section 103.1 General. The Fire Code shall be enforced by the Fire
Prevention Division of the Fire Department. The Department of fire
prevention is established within the jurisdiction under the direction of the
fire code official. The function of this division the department shall be the
implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this
code,
Section 103.2 Appointment. The Code Official (Fire Marshal) shall be
appointed by the Fire Chief. chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction;
and the fire code official shall not be removed from office except for cause
and after full opportunity to be heard on specific and relevant charges by
and before the appointing authority.
Section 103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of
this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the
fire code official shall have the authority to appoint a deputy fire code
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official, other related technical officers, inspectors and other employees.
The Fire Marshal. with the concurrence of the appointinq authority. shall
have the authority to appoint a deputy Code Official. other related
technical officers. inspectors and other employees.
Section 105.1.1; change to read as follows:
Section 105.1.1 Permits Required. Permits required by this code shall
be obtained from the Code Official. Permit fees, if any, shall be paid prior
to the issuance of the permit. Permit fees are stipulated in Section 22-1.
Code of Ordinances. City of Collevville. Texas. Issued permits shall be
kept on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily
available for inspection by the fire code official.
Section 105.6.16 Fire hydrants and valves. An operational permit is
required to use or operate fire hydrants or val'les intended for fire
suppression purposes which are installed on water systems and
accessiblo to a fire apparatus access road that is open to or generally
used by the public.
Exception: A permit is not required for authorized employees of
the water company that supplies the system or the fire department
to use or operate fire hydrants or valves.
Section 105.6.35 Places of Assembly. An operational permit is required
to operate a place of assembly,
Section 105.7.9 Private Fire Hydrants. 1\ construction permit is required
for the installation or modification of private fire hydrants.
Section 109.3; change to read as follows:
109.3 Violation Penalties. Persons who 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 directives of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate
used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a [SPECIFY
OFFENSE] misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than
[I\MOUNT] Two Thousand ($2.000.00) dollars. Each day that a violation
continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense.
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Section 111.4; change to read as follows:
Section 111.4 Failure to comply. Any person, firm or corporation 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 subject to a fine of not less than
[AMOUNT] dollars or more than [AMOUNT] dollars. to a fine not to exceed
Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
Section 202; amend definition of Fire Watch as follows:
Fire Watch. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and
systematic surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more
qualified individuals or 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.
Section 202; add new definitions to read as follows:
Emeraency Access Easement. An access road or fire lane located on
private property dedicated by the owner(s) of the property to provide fire
apparatus access.
Hiah-Rise Buildina. Any structure used for human occupancy and/or
storaqe more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department
vehicle access.
Self-Service Storaae Facility. Real property desiqnated and used for
the purpose of rentinq or leasinq individual spaces to customers for the
purpose of storinq and removinq personal property on a self-service basis.
Standby Personnel. Qualified fire service personnel. approved by the
Fire Chief, When utilized, the number required shall be as directed by
the Fire Chief. Charqes for utilization shall be as normally calculated by
the iurisdiction.
Code Official. The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, or member of the fire
department charqed with the duties of administration and enforcement of
this code, or a duly authorized representative.
Reviewed. Reviewed by the office of the Code Official/Fire Marshal office
for code compliance,
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Contractor's Board. The Board of Appeals of the City of Collevville.
Texas
City. Shall mean the City of Collevville. Texas.
Section 307; change to read as follows:
307.1 General. Except as provided below. a A person shall not kindle or
maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning.:.
unless conducted and approved in accordance with this section.
Exceptions:
1, Outdoor. attached fireplaces may be used but must be attended
at all times durinq use.
2, Outdoor. recreational fires are allowed provided they are
enclosed in an approved chamber, Outdoor burninq or open
burninq that may be offensive or obiectionable because of
smoke or odor emissions when atmospheric conditions or local
circumstances make such fire hazardous shall be prohibited.
For the purpose of this definition. a chamber shall be reqarded
as enclosed when. durinq the time combustion occurs. only
apertures. ducts. stacks. flues or chimneys necessary to
provide combustion air and permit the escape of exhaust qas
are open.
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 or rango or wildlife management practices,
prevention or control of diseaso or pests, or a bonfire. 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.
307.2.1 Authorization. '1Vhere required by state or local la'.\' or
regulations, open burning shall only be permitted ':./ith prior approval f.rom
the state or local air and water quality management authority, provided
that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed.
307.2.2 Prohibited open burning. Open burning that will be offensive or
objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions when atmospheric
conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be
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prohibited. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment
by the permit holder or the fire department of open burning which creates
or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
307.3 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 50
foet (15 210 mm) from any structure, and provisions shall be made to
prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 f-oet (15 210 mm) of any
structure,
Excoptions:
1. Fires in approved containers that are not loss than 15 feet
(1572 mm) from a structure.
2. The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 25 feet
(7620 mm) where the pile size is 3 foet (911 mm) or less in
diameter and 2 foet (610 mm) or less in hoight.
307.3.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet (15 210
mm) of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a
barbecue pit. Conditions which could cause a fire to sproad within 50 feet
(15210 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
307.3.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be conducted
within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure or combustible material.
Conditions which could cause a fire to spread ':Jithin 25 foet (7620 mm) of
a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
Section 405.1; change to read as follows:
405.1 General. Emergency evacuation drills complying with the
provisions of this section shall be conducted in the occupancies listed in
Section 1 01,2 Table 405.2 or when required by the fire code official. Drills
shall be designed in cooperation with the local authorities.
Section 408.5.4; change to read as follows:
408.5.4 Drill frequency. Emergency evacuation drills shall be conducted
at least sHE twelve times per year, !we four times per year on each shift.
Twelve drills shall be conducted in the first year of operation, Drills are not
required to comply with the time requirements of Section 405.4.
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Section 503.1.1; add the following sentence to the first paragraph:
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads
shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire
apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section
and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the
facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building
as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or
facility. Except for sinqle or two-family residences, the path of
measurement shall be alonq a minimum of a ten feet (10') wide
unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the structure.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to increase the
dimension of 150 feet (45 720 mm) where:
1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,
903.3.1,2 or 903.3.1.3.
2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of
location on property, topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades
or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of
fire protection is provided.
3. There are not more than two Group R-3 or Group U
occupancies.
Section 503.2.1; change to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than ;m-24 feet (6096 mm 7315mm),
except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and
an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 f-eet 6 inchos (1115
mm114 feet (4267 mm).
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Section 503.2.2; change to read as follows:
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to
require an increase in the minimum access widths and vertical clearances
where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations.
Section 503.3; change to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. 'Nhero required by the fire code official, approved
Approved stripinq or, when allowed by the code official, signs, or both. -ef
other approved notices shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads
to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs or notices
and stripinq shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all
times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate
visibility.
(1) Stripinq - Fire apparatus access roads shall be marked by
painted lines of red traffic paint six inches (6") in width to show the
boundaries of the lane. The words "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or
"FIRE LANE NO PARKING" shall appear in four inch (4") white
letters at 15 feet intervals on the red border markinqs alonq both
sides of the fire lanes, Where a curb is available. the stripinq shall
be on the vertical face of the curb.
(2) Siqns - Siqns shall read "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" or "FIRE
LANE NO PARKING" and shall be 12" wide and 18" hiqh. Siqns
shall be painted on a white backqround with letters and borders in
red. usinq not less than 2" letterinq. Siqns shall be permanently
affixed to a stationary post and the bottom of the siqn shall be six
feet. six inches (6'6") above finished qrade. Siqns shall be spaced
not more than fifty feet (50') apart. Siqns may be installed on
permanent buildinqs or walls or as approved by the Fire Chief.
Section 503.4; change to read as follows:
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 described in Section 503.3
shall be maintained at all times.
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Section 505.3; add section as follows:
505.3 If required by the fire code official. exterior doors shall be
numbered on the inside and outside of each door. Door identification
shall be a minimum of 4 inch (102mm) with a minimum stroke width of 0.5
inch (12.7mm) and shall contrast with their backqround.
Section 508; change to read as follows:
508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than
100 feet (122 m) 300 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road,
as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or
building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required
by the fire code official.
Exceptions:
1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement
shall be 600 foet (183 m). 500 feet.
2. For buildings equipped throughout '....ith an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903,3.1.2, the
distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m).
Section 508.5.7; add to read as follows:
508.5.7, Fire hydrants. All fire hydrants located on public or private
property, shall be installed in accordance with the Code of Ordinance, City
of Colleyville, Texas, Appendix A. Water and Sewer Policy and
Procedure Manual. Section 7, sub-section c.
Section 508.5.8; add to read as follows:
508.5.8, Fire hydrant location. The location of fire hydrants on private
property or alonq a fire access road shall be approved bv the fire code
official.
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Section 508.5.9: add to read as follows:
508.5.9 Fire hydrants not installed on public streets. Fire hydrants that
are not on public streets shall be looped to provide a water supply from
two directions,
Section 508.5.10: add to read as follows:
508.5.10, Fire hydrant markinas: All fire hydrants shall be identified by
the paintinq of the body a Kem-Lustral Vermillion Red or an equivalent
coatinq. Equivalent must be approved by the Fire Marshal. The Fire
Marshal may approve an alternative markinq of hydrants.
Section 508.5.11: add to read as follows:
508.5.2.5, Hydra-Storz connections, All fire hydrants whether on private
property, public or a private street, shall be equipped with a five inch (5")
Hydra-Storz connector on the four and one half inch (4-1/2") steamer
outlet.
Section 511: add to read as follows:
Section 511. Public access defibrillators.
Where. based on occupancy type, load or use. other otherwise as
required by the fire code official. Automatic External Defibrillators (AED)
shall be placed throuQhout the buildinQ. The fire code official shall
determine the number and type of AED required. The fire code official
may require that occupants be trained in the use of the AED device.
Section 704.1; change 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, reqardless of when
constructed. not less than as specified in Table 704.1. When openings are
required to be protected, openings into such shafts shall be maintained
self-closing or automatic-closing by smoke detection. Existing fusible-link-
type automatic door-closing devices are permitted if the fusible link rating
does not exceed 1350F (5rC).
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Section 804.1.1; change to read as follows:
804.1.1 Restricted occupancies. Natural cut trees shall be prohibited in
Group A, E, 1-1,1-2,1-3, 1-4, M, R-1, R-2 and R-4 occupancies.
Exceptions:
1. Trees located in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 shall
not be prohibited in Groups A, E, M, R-1 and R-2.
2, Trees shall not be permitted within dwelling units in Group R-2
occupancies.
Section 901.4; changed to read as follows:
901.4 Installation. Fire protection systems shall be maintained in
accordance with the original installation standards for that system.
Required systems shall be extended, altered, or augmented as necessary
to maintain and continue protection whenever the building is altered,
remodeled or added to. Alterations to fire protection systems shall be
done in accordance with applicable standards. Any alteration to the fire
protection system must be approved and a permit issued by the Fire
Marshal. Hydrostatic testinq of the system may be required prior to the
acceptance of any system alteration,
Section 901.7; change 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 code official shall be notified immediately and,
where required by the 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,
Section 902.1; Definition of "Fire Area", change to read as follows:
902.1, Fire Areas. The aggregate floor area enclosed ::md bounded by
fire walls, fire barriers, exterior v.'alls, or fire resist::mce rated horizontal
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assemblies of a building of a building regardless of the installation of fire
walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, or demising walls. For the purpose of
square footage requirements for a fire sprinkler system, the total building
will be considered one structure. Buildings must be separated by a least
twenty (20') feet to be considered separate buildings.
Section 902.1; under "Standpipe, Types of' definition, amend
"Manual dry" by adding a sentence to read as follows:
A dry standpipe system that does not have a permanent water supply
attached to the system. Manual dry standpipe systems require water from
a fire department pumper to be pumped into the system through the fire
department connection in order to supply the system demand. The
system must be supervised as specified in Section 905.2.
Section 903.3.1.2 change to read as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R Sprinkler System. Where allowed in buildings of
Group R, up to and including four stories in height, automatic sprinkler
systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13R.
Exception:
1. Mixed use buildinqs. In buildinqs that include or may include
multiple types of occupancies. the fire official may desiqnate the
type of system and number of standpipes required.
Section 903.2; change to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new
buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this
section.
Excoption: Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used
exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical
power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided
those spaces or areas are equipped throughout 'Nith an automatic fire
alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by a
\\'all 'Nith a fire resistance rating of not less than 1 hour and a floor/ceiling
assembly with a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours.
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Add Section 903.2.8.3 to read as follows:
903.2.8.3 Self-service storaae facility. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed throuqhout all self-service storaqe facilities.
Exception: One-story self-service storaqe facilities that have no
interior corridors. with a one-hour fire barrier separation wall
installed between every storaqe compartment.
Section 903.2.10; amend 903.2.10.3 and add 903.2.10.4, 903.2.10.5,
and 903.2.10.6 and 903-2.10.7 as follows:
903.2.10.3 Buildings more than is 35 feet in height. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings with a floor level
having an occupant load of 30 or more that is located aa 35 feet ft-9
761mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exceptions:
1. Airport control towers.
2. Open parking structures. structures in compliance with Section 406.3
of the International Buildina Code.
3. Occupancies in Group F-2.
903.2.10.4 Hiah-Piled Combustible Storaae. For any buildinq with a
clear heiqht exceedinq 12 feet (4572 mm). see Chapter 23 to determine if
those provisions apply.
903.2.10.5 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existinq spray booths
and sprayinq rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-
extinquishinq system.
903.2.10.6 Buildinas Over 6,000 SQ. ft. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed throuqhout all buildinqs with a buildinq area over 6.000
Sq. ft. For the purpose of this provision. fire walls shall not define
separate buildinqs.
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Exceptions:
1. Open parkinq qaraqes in compliance with Section 406.3 of the
International Buildina Code.
2. Type A-5.
903.2.10.7 Automatic Sprinkler Reauirements for Group R-3. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all Group R3 buildinqs
with a buildinq area over 7,500 Sq, ft. or livinq area over 6,000 Sq. ft. For
the purpose of this provision, livinq area shall include all areas included in
"air conditioned", future or "bonus rooms" or other areas determined to be
actual or intended Iivinq areas.
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 Automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following
rooms or areas where such 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 fire code
official.
~ 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.
1, In rooms or areas that are of noncombustible construction with wholly
noncombustible contents.
Section 903.3.5; add a second paragraph to read as follows:
903.3.5 Water supplies. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems
shall comply with this section and the standards referenced in Section
903,3.1. The potable water supply shall be protected against backflow in
accordance with the requirements of this section and the International
Plumbing Code.
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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 desiqned with a 10 psi
safety factor.
Section 903.4; change to read as follows:
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling
the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water
levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-f1owswitches on
all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family
dwellings.
2. Limited area systems serving fell/or th3n 20 sprinklers.
3, Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with
NFPA 13R where a common supply main is used to supply both
domestic water and the automatic sprinkler system, and a
separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not
provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the
open position.
5. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths
or dip tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position.
6, Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are
sealed or locked in the open position.
7. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, preaction and deluge
sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
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
siqnal at the central station upon tamperinq.
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Section 903.6.2; add to read as follows:
903.6.2 Spray booths and rooms. New and existinq spray booths and
spray rooms shall be protected by an approved automatic fire-
extinquishinq system in accordance with Section 1504.
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 psiq and a maximum of
40 psiq air pressure with a hiqh/low alarm. In addition to this section, the
fire code official may require the installation of standpipe systems in
buildinqs where because of type of occupancy, access or use requires
additional fire protection. The fire code official may desiqnate the type and
location of standpipes within this system.
Section 905.3.2; change to read as follows:
905.3.2 Group A. Class I automatic wet standpipes shall be provided in
nonsprinklered Group A buildings having an occupant load exceeding
1 ,000 persons.
Exceptions:
1. Open air seating spaces without enclosed spaces.
2. Class I automatic dry and semiautomatic dry standpipes or manual 'Net
standpipes are allowed in buildings where the highest floor surf3co used
for human occupancy is 75 f-eet (22 860 mm) or less above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access.
Section 905.4, change to read as follows:
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I
standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following
locations:
1, In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for
each floor level above or below grade. Hose connections shall be located
at an intermediate floor level landing between floors, unless otherwise
approved by the fire code official.
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2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal
exit.
3. In every exit passageway at the entrance from the exit passageway to
other areas of a building.
4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to
the mall and adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit
corridor to the mall.
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 on the roof or at the highest
landing of stairways with stair access to the roof. An additional hose
connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote
standpipe for testing purposes.
6, Where the most remote portion of a nonsprinklered floor or story is
more than 150 feet (45 720 mm) from a hose connection or the most
remote portion of a sprinklered floor or story is more than 200 feet (60 960
mm) from a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to require
that additional hose connections be provided in approved locations.
Section 905.9; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read
as follows:
905.9 Valve supervision. Valves controlling water supplies shall be
supervised in the open position so that a change in the normal position of
the valve will generate a supervisory signal at the supervising station
required by Section 903.4. Where a fire alarm system is provided, a signal
shall also be transmitted to the control unit.
Exceptions:
1. Valves to underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes
provided by the municipality or public utility do not require
su pervision.
2. Valves locked in the normal position and inspected as provided
in this code in buildings not equipped with a fire alarm system.
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
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connection valves shall be electricallv supervised to initiate a supervisory
siqnal at the central station upon tamperinq.
Add Section 907.1.3 to read as follows:
907.1.3 Design Standards. All alarm systems new or replacement shall
be analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems.
Exception: Existinq systems need not comply unless the total
buildinq remodel or expansion initiated after the effective date of
this code, as adopted, exceeds 30% of the buildinq, When
cumulative buildinq remodel or expansion exceeds 50% of the
buildinq must comply within 18 months of permit application.
Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall be installed in Group
E 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 bv a minimum of 100'
open space, all buildinqs, whether portable buildinqs or the main buildinq,
will be considered one buildinq for alarm occupant load consideration and
interconnection of alarm systems.
Exceptions:
1. Group E 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 sinqle station detectors in
all habitable rooms. (For care of more than five children 2
1/2 or less years of aqe, see Section 907.2.6.)
2. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required in Group E
occupancies where all the following apply:
2.1. Interior corridors are protected by smoke detectors
with alarm verification.
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2,2, Auditoriums, cafeterias, gymnasiums and the like are
protected by heat detectors or other approved
detection devices.
2.3. Shops and laboratories involving dusts or vapors are
protected by heat detectors or other approved
detection devices.
2.4. Off-premises monitoring is provided.
2,5. The capability to activate the evacuation signal from a
central point is provided.
2.6. In buildings where normally occupied spaces are
provided with a two-way communication system
between such spaces and a constantly attended
receiving station from where a general evacuation
alarm can be sounded, except in locations specifically
designated by the fire code official.
Section 907.2.8.4 add section to read as follows:
907.2.8.4 Carbon Monoxide Detectors. An approved Carbon Monoxide
detection system shall be installed and maintained in all buildinQs that
include an underqround qaraqe or vehicle storaQe area and in buildinqs
that provide parkinq as part of the structure, The detection system shall be
monitored and shall siqnal an alarm as part of the fire alarm panel.
Exception:
1. Group R Division 3.
Section 907.2.12; change to read as follows:
907.2.12 High-rise buildings. Buildings having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) 55 feet (15 764 mm)
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided
with an automatic fire alarm system and an emergency voice/alarm
communication system in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2.
Exceptions:
1, Airport traffic control towers in accordance with Section
907.2.22 and Section 412 of the International Building Code.
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2. Open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.3 of the
International Building Code.
3. Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with
Section 303.1 of the International Building Code~ when used for
open air seatino: however. this exception does not apply to
accessory uses includinq but not limited to sky boxes.
restaurants and similarly enclosed areas.
4. Low-hazard special occupancies in accordance with Section
503,1.2 of the International Building Code.
5. Buildings with an occupancy in Group H-1, H-2 or H-3 in
accordance with Section 415 of the International Building Code.
Section 907.4; change to read as follows:
907.4 Manual fire alarm boxes. Manual fire alarm boxes shall be
installed in accordance with Sections 907.4.1 through 907.4.5. Manual
alarm actuatino devices shall be an approved double action type.
Add Section 907.6.1 to read as follows:
907.6.1 Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be installed in such a
manner that the failure of any sinole alarm-actuatino or alarm-indicatino
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. IDC - Class "A" style - D -
SLC Class "A" Style 6 - notification Class "B" Style Y.
Section 907.9.2; change to read as follows:
907.9.2 High-rise buildings. In buildings that have any floors located
more than 75 foot (22 860 mm) 55 feet (16 764) above the lowest level of !
fire department vehicle access that are occupied for human occupancy, a
separate zone by floor shall be provided for all of the following types of
alarm-initiating devices
where provided:
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1. Smoke detectors.
2. Sprinkler water-flow devices.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes.
4. Other approved types of automatic fire detection devices or
suppression systems.
Section 1008.1.3.4; add criteria #7 as follows:
7. If a full buildinQ smoke detection system is not provided. approved
smoke detectors shall be provided on both the access and eQress
sides of doors and in a location approved by the authority havinQ
iurisdiction of NFPA 72. Actuation of a smoke detector shall
automatically unlock the door.
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.
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 tRe any floor surface is located more than +a 55 feet (22 860 16
764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access or more
than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the level of exit discharge serving such
floor levels shall be a smokeproof enclosure or pressurized stairway in
accordance with Section 909.20 of the International Building Code.
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Section 2302; add a second paragraph to the definition of "High-
Piled Combustible Storage" to read as follows:
Any buildinq exceedinq 6.000 so.ft. that has a clear heiqht in excess of 12
feet. makinq it possible to be used for storaqe in excess of 12 feet. shall
be considered to be hiqh-piled storaqe and shall comply with the
provisions of this section. When a specific product cannot be identified. a
fire protection system shall be installed as for Class IV commodities. to
the maximum pile heiqht.
Section 3301.1.3; change to read as follows:
3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale,
handling and use of fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Only when approved for fireworks displays. storage and handling
of fireworks as provided permitted in Section 3304 and 3308,
2. Manufacture, assembly and testing of fireworks as permitted in
Section 3301.
3. The use of fireworks for approved display as permitted in Section
3308.
1, The possession.. .consumer firev.'orks,
Section 3302; change the definition of "fireworks" to read as follows:
FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a
visible or an audible effect for entertainment purposes by combustion,
deflagration, aRG detonation. and/or activated by ionition with a match or
other heat producinq device that meets the definition of 1.4G fireworks or
1.3G fireworks as set forth herein.
Section 3403.6; add a sentence to read as follows:
An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for
underground tank and piping systems.
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Section 3404.2.11.5; add a sentence to read as follows:
An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for
underground tank and piping systems.
Section 3404.2.11.5.3; add to read as follows:
3404.2.11.5.3 Dry sumps. Approved samplinq tubes of a minimum 6
inches in diameter shall be installed in the backfill material of each
underQround flammable or combustible liquid storaqe tank. The tubes
shall extend from a point 12 inches below the averaQe qrade of the
excavation to qround level and shall be provided with suitable surface
access caps. Each tank site shall provide a samplinq sump at the corners
of the excavation with a minimum of 4 sumps. SamplinQ tubes shall be
placed in the product line excavation within 10 feet of the tank excavation
and one every 50 feet routed alonq product lines towards the dispensers,
a minimum of two are required.
Section 3406.5.4.5; change to read as follows:
3406.5.4.5 Commercial, industrial, aovernmental or manufacturina.
Dispensinq of Class II and III motor vehicle fuel from tank vehicles into the
fuel tanks of motor vehicles located at commercial. industrial,
qovernmental or manufacturinq establishments is allowed where
permitted, provided such dispensinq operations are conducted in
accordance with Sections 3406,5.4.5.1 throuqh 3406.5.4.5.3.
3406.5.4.5.1 Site reauirements.
1. Dispensinq may occur at sites that have been permitted to conduct
mobile fuelinq.
2. A detailed site plan shall be submitted with each application for a
permit. The site plan must indicate:
a. all buildinqs, structures, and appurtenances on site and their use or
function;
b. all uses adiacent to the property lines of the site;
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c. the locations of all storm drain openinos, adiacent waterways or
wetlands;
d. Information reoardino slope, natural drainaoe, curbino, impoundino
and how a spill will be retained upon the site property; and,
e, The scale of the site plan,
3. The Code Official is authorized to impose limits upon: the times and/or
days durino which mobile fuelino operations are allowed to take place
and specific locations on a site where fuelino is permitted.
4, Mobile fuelino operations shall be conducted in areas not oenerallv
accessible to the public.
5, Mobile fuelino shall not take place within 15 feet (4.572 m) of buildinos,
property lines, or combustible storaQe,
3406.5.4.5.2 Refuelina Operator Reauirements.
1. The owner of a mobile fuelinQ operations shall provide to the
iurisdiction a written response plan which demonstrates readiness to
respond to a fuel spill. carry out appropriate mitioation measures. and
to indicate its process to properlv dispose of contaminated materials
when circumstances require,
2. The tank vehicle shall complv with the requirements of NFPA 385 and
Local. State and Federal requirements. The tank vehicle's specific
functions shall include that of supplvino fuel to motor vehicle fuel
tanks. The vehicle and all its equipment shall be maintained in oood
repair.
3. Sions prohibitinQ smokinQ or open flames within 25 feet (7.62 m) of the
tank vehicle or the point of fuelino shall be prominentlv posted on 3
sides of the vehicle includino the back and both sides.
4, A fire extinouisher with a minimum ratino of 40:BC shall be provided
on the vehicle with sionaoe c1earlv indicatino its location.
5. The dispensino nozzles and hoses shall be of an approved and listed
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6. The dispensinq hose shall not be extended from the reel more than
100 feet (30.48m) in lenqth.
7. Absorbent materials. non-water absorbent pads. a 10 foot (3.048 m)
lonq containment boom. an approved container with lid. and a non-
metallic shovel shall be provided to mitiqate a minimum 5-qallon fuel
W!L
8. Tanker vehicles shall be equipped with a fuel limit switch such as a
count-back switch. limitinq the amount of a sinqle fuelinq operation to a
maximum of 500 qallons (1893 L) between resettinqs of the limit
switch.
Exception: Tankers utilizinq remote emerqencv shut-off device
capabilitv where the operator constantly carries the shut-off device
which. when activated, immediatelv causes flow of fuel from the
tanker to cease.
9. Persons responsible for dispensinq operations shall be trained in the
appropriate mitiqatinq actions in the event of a fire. leak. or spill.
Traininq records shall be maintained bv the dispensinq company and
shall be made available to the Code Official upon request.
10. Operators of tank vehicles used for mobile fuelinq operations shall
have in their possession at all times an emerqenCV communications
device to notify the proper authorities in the event of an emerqencv.
3406.5.4.5.3 Operational Requirements.
1. The tank vehicle dispensinq equipment shall be constantlv attended
and operated only bv desiqnated personnel who are trained to handle
and dispense motor fuels.
2, Prior to beqinninq dispensinq operations. precautions shall be taken to
assure iqnition sources are not present.
3. The enqines of vehicles beinq fueled shall be shut off durinq
dispensinq operations.
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4. NiQht time fuelinQ operations shall only take place in adequately
liqhted areas.
5. The tank vehicle shall be positioned with respect to vehicles beinQ
fueled so as to preclude traffic from drivinQ over the delivery hose and
between the tank vehicle and the motor vehicle beinQ fueled.
6. Durinq fuelinq operations. tank vehicle brakes shall be set. chock
blocks shall be in place and warninQ liQhts shall be in operation,
7, Motor vehicle fuel tanks shall not be topped off.
8. The dispensinq hose shall be properly placed on an approved reel or
in an approved compartment prior to movinQ the tank vehicle.
9. The Code Official and other appropriate authorities shall be notified
when a reportable spill or unauthorized discharQe occurs.
Add Section 3803.2.1.8 to read as follows:
3803.2.1.8 Jewelry Repair. Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies.
Where natural qas service is not available. portable LP-Gas containers
are allowed to be used to supply approved torch assemblies or similar
appliances. Such containers shall not exceed 20-pound (9.0 kQ) water
capacity. AqQreQate capacity shall not exceed 60-pound (27.2 kq) water
capacity. Each device shall be separated from other containers by a
distance of not less than 20 feet.
Section 3804.2; add an exception #2 to read as follows:
3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits
established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for
the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate
capacity of anyone installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000
gallons (7570 L) (see Section 3 of the Sample Ordinance for Adoption of
the International Fire Code on page v).
Exception!:
1.. In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined
by the fire code official, after consideration of special features
such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and
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proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree
of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire
department.
2. Except as permitted in 308.3 and 384.3,2., LP-qas containers
are not permitted in residential areas.
Add Section 3804.3.2 to read as follows:
3804.3.2 Spas, Pool Heaters and other listed devices. Where natural
qas service is not available. LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to
supplv spa and pool heaters or other listed devices. Such containers shall
not exceed 250-qallon water capacity. See Table 3804,3 for location of
containers.
Appendix D Fire Department Access Roads
Section D103.4; Change Table D103.4 as follows:
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE
APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
LENGTH WIDTH TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED
(feet) (feet)
0-150 24 None Required
150-700 24 100' Diameter Cul-de-Sac or 120' Hammerhead
Over 700 Special Approval Required
Delete Figure D103.1
Section D103.5 Fire apparatus access road Gates; change to read as
follows;
D103.5 Fire apparatus access road gates. Gates securing the fire
apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria:
1. The minimum gate width shall be 20 f-eet (6096 mm). 24 feet.
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Sec. 4.
Section 46 of the Code of Ordinance, City of Colleyville, Texas, shall
remain in full force and effect, except as otherwise provided for 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 SO IT IS ORDERED.
The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the ~)i day of
~ 2005,
The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the /9~ day of
~ 2005.
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Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
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Matthew C. G. Boyle
City Attorney