HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances (O-25-2317)-01/22/2025ORDINANCE 0-25-2317
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY ADOPTING THE 2024 EDITIONS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL AND ADOPTING THE 2023 EDITION
OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE; PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted the 2018 editions of certain
international codes published by the International Code Council
("ICC") and the 2020 edition of the National Electric Code
("NEC"), each of which is presently codified in Chapter 18 of the
City's Code of Ordinances (the "City Code"), and commonly
known as the City's Building Code; and
WHEREAS, the North Central Texas Council of Governments ("NCTCOG")
presently encourages jurisdictions in North Central Texas to
adopt the 2024 editions of the international codes published by
the ICC as well as the 2023 version of the NEC, along with local
amendments thereto, to provide updated minimum standards
to safeguard the health, property, and welfare of the citizens of
Colleyville by regulating and controlling the use, occupancy,
maintenance, repair, design, construction, and quality of
materials for buildings and structures within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT the City Council hereby amends the City Code by
amending and restating Chapter 18, Articles I through VII, in
their entirety to replace the existing 2018 International Codes
with the following 2024 International Codes, together with the
corresponding local amendments adopted by the City thereto:
1. Building Code (IBC)
2. Residential Code (IRC)
3. Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
4. Plumbing Code (IPC)
5. Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
6. Mechanical Code (IMC)
7. Fire Code (IFC)
8. Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
9. Existing Building Code (IEBC)
10. Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)
11. 2023 National Electric Code (NEC)
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Sec. 2. THAT the City Council hereby adopts the local amendments to
the codes adopted by this Ordinance, as set forth in Exhibit "A"
hereto.
Sec. 3. THAT this Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of
ordinances of the City of Colleyville, Texas, except where the
provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with the
provisions of such ordinances, in which event the conflicting
provisions of such ordinances are hereby repealed.
Sec. 4. THAT it is hereby declared to be the intention of the City
Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs, and
sections of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase,
clause sentence, paragraph, or section of this ordinance shall
be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality
shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses,
sentences, paragraphs, and sections of this ordinance, since the
same would have been enacted by the City Council without the
incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional
phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph, or section.
Sec. 5. THAT any person, firm, or corporation who violates, disobeys,
omits, neglects, or refuses to comply with, or who resists the
enforcement of any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be
fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for any
violation involving zoning, fire safety, or public health and
sanitation, including dumping or refuse, and shall be fined not
more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for any other
violation of this ordinance. Each day that a violation is
permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
Sec. 6. THAT all rights and remedies of the City of Colleyville are
expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of
any ordinances affecting the regulation and control of the use,
occupancy, maintenance, repair, design, construction, and
quality of materials for buildings and structures within the City
which have accrued at the time of the effective date of this
Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending
litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or
not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this
Ordinance, but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the
cc u rts.
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Sec. 7. THAT the effective date of this ordinance shall be April 1, 2025.
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the 7th day of January
2025.
The second reading and public hearing being conducted on the 22"d day of
January 2025.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, ON THIS THE 22ND DAY OF
JANUARY 2025.
Mayor Bobby Lindamood Aye Mark Alphonso, Place 2 Aye
Mayor Pro Tern Brandi Elder Aye Ben Graves, Place 4 Aye
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Scotty Richardson Abt Tim Raine, Place 6 Aye
Kimberly Holt Gunderson, Place 5 Aye
/ATT�ESnT: n
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Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
APPROVED AS FORM:
Whitt Wyatt
City Attorney
ITY OF COLLEYVI LE
Bobby damood
Mayor
Exhibit A
Ordinance 0-25-2317
(Adopted January 22, 2025, Effective April 1, 2025)
AMENDMENTS TO THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL CODES BY CODE TYPE
le 2018 International Building Cod
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2018 International Building Code are hereby amended
as follows: Standard type is text from the IBC. Underlined type is text inserted. ^^ + s ^ ^s -^^ '^ dgalptAd t,Xt
from IRC A double asterisk (`") at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2015
edition of the code and a triple asterisk ("') identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2018 code, which will
continue with the 2024 Codes.
"Section 101.4.8; add the following:
101.4.8 Electrical. The provisions of the Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems
including alterations repairs replacement equipment appliances fixtures fittings and appurtenances thereto
(Reason: This was dropped when ICC quit publishing the ICC Electrical Code, but the Electrical Code still should
be referenced regardless of how it is adopted.)
103 and 103.1; amend to insert the Department Name
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING Dinh SAFETY CITY OF COLLEYVILLE BUILDING INSPECTIONS
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The DepaAFR8W Gf 9611dng Safet City of Collevville Building
Inspections Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
(Reason: Reminder to be sure ordinance reads the same as designated by the city.)
"Section 105.2 Work exempt from permit; under sub -title entitled "Building" delete items 1, 2, 10 and 11
and re -number as follows:
Building:
11-"`11. Residential foundation repairs performed for the purpose of stabilizing an existing foundation without
the removal of any existing concrete except for the installation of new piers pilings or other associated
support.
(Reason. Items deleted are for one- and two-family dwellings regulated by the International Residential Code.
Accessory structures, fences and shade cloth structures would require a permit for commercial properties to
ensure compliance with local ordinance, egress, accessibility, flame spread of fabric. wind/snow desian load. etc.)
7 to read as follows:
109.7 Re -inspection Fee. A fee as established by city council resolution may be charged when:
1. The inspection called for is not ready when the inspector arrives
2. No building address or permit card is clearly posted
3. The building is locked or work otherwise not available for inspection when called
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4. The iob site is red -tagged twice for the same item
5. Failure to maintain erosion control, trash control or tree protection
Any re -inspection fees assessed shall be paid before anv more inspections are made on that iob site
(Reason. This fee is not a fine or penalty but is designed to compensate for time and trips when inspections are
8, 109.8.1, 109.8.2 and 109.9 to read as
109.8 Work without a permit.
109.8.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced
without first obtaining a permit a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such
work.
prescribed by law.
109.9 Unauthorized cover up fee Any work concealed without first obtaining the required inspection in violation
of Section 110 shall be assessed a fee as established by the city fee schedule
(Reason: This fee is not a fine or penalty but is designed to compensate for time and to remove incentive to
attempt to evade permits and code compliance. Text taken from former Uniform Administrative Code )
506.2; delete sentence from table
1. The maximum allowable aFea for a SiRgle SteFy non sprinklered GFOUP W greenhouse is perm tted to be 9900
squaFe fool or the allowable area shall ben re M'tted W GOFnPly,.,.,ith T;;blp GINA f Appendix G.
(Reason: To eliminate the need for Appendix C adoption and remain consistent with 6000 sq. ft. sprinklering
Section 903.2.11; change 903.2.11.3 and add 903.2.11.7, 903.2.11.8, and 903.2.11.9 as follows:
903.2.11.3 Buildings 55 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout buildings that have one or more stories with an OGGuipant lead Af 20 or more other than penthouses
in compliance with Section 1510 of the International Building Code located 55 35 feet (16; 764 10 668 mm)
or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor.
Exceptions:
4—Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International Building Code
having no other occupancies above the subject garage.
903.2.11.7 High -Piled Combustible Storage. For any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet (4572
mm), see Chapter 32 to determine if those provisions apply.
903.2.11.8 Spray Booths and Rooms. New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected
by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system.
903.2.11.9 Buildings Over 6,000 sq. ft. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all
buildings with a building area 6,000 so ft or greater and in all existing buildings that are enlarged to be 6,000
sq. ft. or greater. For the purpose of this provision fire walls shall not define separate buildings
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Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International Building Code
(Reason: Provides jurisdictions options as to their desired level of sprinkler protection based on multiple factors
**Table 2902.1; add footnote g to read as follows:
q Drinking fountains are not required in M Occupancies with an occupant load of 100 or less B Occupancies with
an occupant load of 25 or less, and for dining and/or drinking establishments
Reason: Adjustment meets the needs of s ecific occu anc t es.
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"Section R102.4; change to read as follows:
R102.4 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
and as further regulated in Sections RI02.4.1 and RI02.4.2. Whenever amendments have been adopted to the
adopted.
codes and
and R103.1 amend to insert the Department Name
nEonornncNT OF of ni nn.ir enocTv CITY OF COLLEYVILLE BUILDING INSPECTIONS
DEPARTMENT
R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Department of 961!dof 961!ding Safety City of Colleyville Building
Inspections Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.
Reminder to be sure ordinance
**Section R104.10.1 Flood Hazard areas;
the
hazard ordinances may be administered by other departments within the
***Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit; amend and delete as follows:
Building:
1. One-story ... {item unchanged} does not exceed 120 square feet.
2. [deleted]
5 [deleted]
9 [add to last sentence]... and do not extend into required yards farther than allowed by the LDC.
11. Residential foundation repairs performed for the purpose of stabilizing and existing foundation without
the removal of any existing concrete, except for the installation of new piers, pilings, or other associated
R105.3.1.1& R106.1.4; delete
are addressed
R110 (R110.1 through R110.5);
CO's for residences is not a common Dractice in
and R108.7; amend section R108.6 and add R108.7 as
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R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences work requiring a permit on
a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits
shall be subject to a fee established below that and shall be in addition to
the required permit fees.
R108.6.1 Investigation Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced
without first obtaining a permit a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such
work.
(Reason: These fees are not a fine or penalty but are designed to compensate for additional time necessary to
add section as follows:
Any re -inspection fees assessed shall be paid before any more inspections are made on that lob site
(Reason. This fee is not a fine or penalty but is designed to compensate for time and trips when inspections are
called for when not ready.)
**Section R202; change definition of "Townhouse" to read as follows:
TOWNHOUSE. A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units separated by
property lines in which each unit extends from foundation to roof and with a yard or public way on at least two
sides.
(Reason: To distinguish Townhouses on separate lots.)
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Delete remainder of table Manual J Design Criteria and footnote N
(Reason. To promote regional uniformity. Manual J is utilized by third party and not part of performed plan reviews
This is reference table only, not needed.)
**Section R302.5.1; change to read as follows
R302.5.1 Opening protection. Openings from a private garage directly into a room used for sleeping purposes
shall not be permitted. Other openings between the garage and residence shall be equipped with solid wood doors
not less than 13/8 inches (35 mm) in thickness, solid or honeycomb core steel doors not less than 13/8 inches (35
mm) thick, or 20-minute fire -rated doors. .
(Reason: Absence of data linking self -closing devices to increased safety. Self -closing devices often fail to close
the door entirely.)
***Section G2415.12 (404.12) and G2415.12.1 (404.12.1); change to read as follows:
G2415.12 (404.12) Minimum burial depth. Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of
12 nGhe(305 m) 18 inches (457 mm) below grade, except a rev ded for in Spot on C2A1 °moo ,�
P2902.5.3 Lawn irrigation systems. The potable water supply 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. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an
atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply shall be
protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
To
***Section P3003.9; change to read as
P3003.9.2 Solvent cementing. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. A purple primer that
conforms to ASTM F 656 shall be applied. Solvent cement not purple in color and conforming to ASTM D 2564,
CSA 13137.3, CSA 13181.2 or CSA B182.1 shall be applied to all joint surfaces. The joint shall be made while the
cement is wet and shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2855. Solvent cement joints shall be permitted above or
below ground.
to keen the
**Section P3111Combination waste and vent systems; delete this section in its entirety.
A combination waste and vent system is not approved for use in residential
**Section P3112.2 Vent Collection; delete and replace with the following:
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(Reason: To clarify the installation of island venting and to provide a regional guideline on a standard installation
method for this region.)
***Section P3114.3; amend to read as follows:
P3114.3. Where permitted. Individual vents, branch vents, circuit vents and stack vents serving kitchen island
vests or bar sinks shall be permitted to terminate with a connection to an air admittance valve. All other proposed
air admittance valve installations shall require prior approval by the Building Official Individual and branch type
air admittance valves shall vent only fixtures that are on the same floor level and connect to a horizontal branch
drain.
(Reason. To identify the locations and installation compliance for air admittance valves other than kitchen islands
and bar sinks.)
State law permits only the NEC.)
with the electrical code as
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Amendments to the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
are hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IECC. Underlined type is text inserted. I fined
through type is deleted text from IECC. A double(**) asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment
carried over from the 2015 edition of the code and a triple (***) asterisk identifies a new or revised amendment
with the 2018 code. Section numbers in parenthesis represent the corresponding numbers of the energy
provisions of the 2018 International Residential Code for parallel amendments.
2018 IECC (Energy Provisions of the 2018
**Section 101.1; amend to
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Energy Conservation Code of the City of Colleyville Building
Inspections Department hereinafter referred to as "this code, or "department", and the official in charge thereof
shall be known as the Building Official.
(Reason: References the name of the jurisdiction in the general regulations.)
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Amendments to the 2020 National Electrical Code
The following articles, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) are
hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the NEC. Highlighted with gray shading is text
inserted. ' iR8d through type Is deleted text fFem NEG. A double asterisk (**) at the beginning of an
article identifies an amendment carried over from the 2014 and 2017 edition of the code and a triple
asterisk *** identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2014 and 2017 code.
"*Article 100; add the following to definitions:
Engineering Supervision. Supervision by a Qualified State of Texas Licensed Professional Engineer
engaged primarily in the design or maintenance of electrical installations.
(REASON FOR CHANGE: To better define the qualifications for engineering supervision. This term is
used twenty four times in the 2017 National Electrical Code.)
"**Article 100; remove the amendment to the following definition:
Intersystem Bonding Termination. A device that provides a means for connecting intersystem bonding
conductors for communication systems and other syste,R:c c..c!: as rnetalliG gaS p;p;^g cyct,,,,,,, to the
grounding electrode system. BGRdiR Rd GtGr.. ■0F other: systems shall not be largeF than a AWG
(REASON FOR CHANGE: Remove the above amendment. Updates to the 2017 National Electrical
Code Article 250.94(A) only accommodate connecting communication systems to an intersystem
bonding termination device, but Article 250.94(B) provides an alternative or other means. To allow to
a t9Fn4iPa6ei4 point for ether- bepofing GenduGter-s ip addition te Gen4p41414jeation systeR4r, that a.r-a-
)
*"Article 110.2; change the following to read as follows:
110.2 Approval. The conductors and equipment required or permitted by this Code shall be
acceptable only if approved. Approval of equipment may be evident by listing and labeling of
equipment by a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab (NRTL) with a certification mark of that laboratory
or a qualified third party inspection agency approved by the AHJ.
Exception: Unlisted equipment that is relocated to another location within a jurisdiction or is field
modified is subject to the approval by the AHJ. This approval may be by a field evaluation by a NRTL
or qualified third party inspection agency approved by the AHJ.
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Informational Note No. _1 See 90.7, Examination of Equipment for Safety, and 110.3, Examination,
Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment. See definitions of Approved, Identified, Labeled, and
Listed.
Informational Note No. 2: Manufacturer's self -certification of equipment may not necessarily comply
with U.S. product safety standards as certified by an NRTLii
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Informational Note No. 3: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 790 and 791 provide an
example of an approved method for qualifying a third party inspection agency.
(REASON FOR CHANGE: To add clarity and provide more positive options for enforcement and
approval of unlisted equipment.)
***Article 210.52(G) (1) Garages: remove the amendment that deleted the following:
(1) Garages. In each attached garage and in each detached garage with electric power. The � o'^^^"^^^h
eirouit supplying this FeGeptaole(s) shall net supply outlets eutside Gf the gaFagel. At least one
receptacle outlet shall be installed for each car space.
(REASON FOR CHANGE: Updates to this section in the 2017 National Electrical Code provided relief
by removing "shall not supply outlets outside of the garage.')
***Article 230.71(A); remove the amendment that added the following exception:
(REASON FOR CHANGE: This is below the minimum standard of the 2017 National Electrical Code
adopted by the State of Texas.)
***Article 300.11; remove the amendment that added the following exception:
EXGeptiGR� Ceiling grid suppeFt wiFes may be used fer stwetwal suppei4s when the assoGiated 44�
is IGGated iR that aFea, RE)t Mara thaR tWE) Faeeways GF Gables 6uppeFted p8F Wore, with a maximum
RQMiR21 metriG rlps gnat on 16 (tFa e size 4 M")
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(REASON FOR CHANGE: This is below the minimum standard of the 2017 National Electrical Code
adopted by the State of Texas.)
310.15(B) (7); remove the amendment that changed the following to read as
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(REASON FOR CHANGE: Upon review of the 2014 and 2017 code -making panel 6 and in
conjunction with the wire manufacturing industry, based on the diversification of loads in modern
construction, this amendment becomes irrelevant.)
"Article 500.8 (A) (3); change to read as follows:
500.8 Equipment.
Articles 500 through 504 require equipment construction and installation that ensure safe performance
under conditions of proper use and maintenance.
Informational Note No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than
ordinary care with regard to installation and maintenance.
Informational Note No. 2: Since there is no consistent relationship between explosion properties and
ignition temperature, the two are independent requirements.
Informational Note No. 3: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Explosion proof or
dust -ignition proof equipment may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than -250C
(-13°F) unless they are identified for low -temperature service. However, at low ambient temperatures,
flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location classified as Class I, Division 1 at
normal ambient temperature.
(A) Suitability. Suitability of identified equipment shall be determined by one of the following:
(1) Equipment listing or labeling;
(2) Evidence of equipment evaluation from a qualified testing laboratory or inspection agency
concerned with product evaluation; or,
(3) Evidence acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such as a manufacturer's self -
evaluation or an GWneF'S eRgiReering j61d9R48Rt. an engineering judgment signed and sealed
by a qualified wed licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
Informational Note: Additional documentation for equipment may include certificates demonstrating
compliance with applicable equipment standards, indicating special conditions of use, and other
pertinent information.
(REASON FOR CHANGE: Carry over from previous amendment with change to better define the
"Article 505.7 (A) changed to read as follows:
605.7 Special Precaution.
Article 505 requires equipment construction and installation that ensures safe performance under
conditions of proper use and maintenance.
Informational Note No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than
ordinary care with regard to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in hazardous
(classified) locations.
Informational Note No. 2: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Electrical equipment
depending on the protection techniques described by 505.8(A) may not be suitable for use at
temperatures lower than -20°C (-4°F) unless they are identified for use at lower temperatures.
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However, at low ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in
location classified Class I, Zones 0, 1, or 2 at normal ambient temperature.
(A) Implementation of Zone Classification System. Classification of areas, engineering and
design, selection of equipment and wiring methods, installation, and inspection shall be
performed by a qualified persens Registered licensed Professional Engineer in the State of
Texas.
(REASON FOR CHANGE: Carry over from previous amendment with change to better define the
qualifications for an enaineerina Moment )
***Article 517.30 Essential Electrical Systems for Hospitals; remove the am
created a new (H) and added the following language:
(G) Coordination. Overcurrent protective devices serving the er.,.,..M8Rt bFaRnh of the essential
electrical system shall be coordinated for the period of time that a fault's duration extends beyond 0.1
second.
Exception No. 1: Between transformer primary and secondary overcurrent protective devices, where
only one overcurrent protective device or set of overcurrent protective
devices exists on the transformer secondary.
Exception No. 2: Between overcurrent protective devices of the same size (ampere rating) in series.
Informational Note: The terms coordination and coordinated as used in this section do not cover the
full range of overcurrent conditions.
(H) SeleGtive Coordination. OveFGUFFent pFeteGtive deviees serving the life safety, and Gritioal
bFanGhes ef the essential e!eGtFiE;al systern shall be 6eIeGtiV81y GeeFelinated with all supply side
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(REASON FOR CHANGE: Due to no action by the 2017 code -making panel 15 and NFPA 99, this
amendment is not applicable. )
***Article 600.6(A) (1) At Point of Entry to a Sign; Exception 1 changed to read as follows:
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Exception No. 1: A disconnect shall not be required for branch circuits(s) or feeder conductor(s)
passing through the sign where enclosed in a Chapter 3 listed raceway or metal -jacketed cable
identified for the location. The conductor(s) shall not serve the sign body or sign enclosure where
passing through.
***Article 600.6(A) (1) At Point of Entry to a Sign; create a new Exception No. 2 to add the
following language:
Exception No. 2. A disconnect shall not be required at the point of entry to a sign body, sign
enclosure, or pole for branch circuit conductor(s). The conductors shall be enclosed in a Chapter 3
listed raceway or metal -jacketed cable identified for the location. The conductor(s) shall be routed to a
device box which contains the disconnect. A field -applied permanent warning label that is visible
during servicing shall be applied to the raceway at or near the point of entry into the sign enclosure or
sign body. The warning label shall comply with 110.21(B) and state the following: "Danger. This
raceway contains energized conductors." The marking shall include the location of the disconnecting
means for the energized conductor(s). The disconnecting means shall be capable of being locked in
the open position in accordance with 110.25.
***Article 600.6(A) (1) At Point of Entry to a Sign; move the original Exception 2 to create a new
Exception No. 3 and add the following language:
Exception No. 3: A disconnect shall not be required at the point of entry to a sign enclosure or sign
body for branch circuit(s) or feeder conductor(s) that supply an internal panelboard(s) in a sign
enclosure or sign body. The conductors shall be enclosed in a Chapter 3 listed raceway or metal -
jacketed cable identified for the location. A field -applied permanent warning label that is visible during
servicing shall be applied to the raceway at or near the point of entry into the sign enclosure or sign
body. The warning label shall comply with 110.21(B) and state the following: "Danger. This raceway
contains energized conductors." The marking shall include the location of the disconnecting means for
the energized conductor(s). The disconnecting means shall be capable of being locked in the open
position in accordance with 110.25.
(2017 Code) Informational Note: The location of the disconnect is intended to allow service or
maintenance personnel complete and local control of the disconnecting means.
(REASON FOR CHANGE: This is a modification of the nationwide sign manufacturing practice that
was standard before the 2014 Code revision. It is more reasonable but not less than the current Code
requirements. It provides local control of the disconnect by service personnel as the informational note
suggests, while requiring a sign disconnect to be at or within sight of the sign. This also allows sign
designers more flexibility in the placement of the disconnecting means in relation to the location of the
sign.)
***Article 680.25(A) remove the amendment that added the following language and exception
680.25 Feeders.
These provisions shall apply to any feeder on the supply side of panelboards supplying branch circuits
for pool equipment covered in Part II of this article and on the load side of the service equipment or
the source of a separately derived system.
(A) Wiring Methods.
(1) Feeders. Feeders shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit. The
following wiring methods shall be permitted if not subject to physical damage:
(1) Liquid tight flexible nonmetallic conduit
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(2) Rigid polyvinyl chloride conduit
(3) Reinforced thermosetting resin conduit
(4) Electrical metallic tubing where installed on or in a building
(5) Electrical nonmetallic tubing where installed within a building
(6) Type MC Cable where installed within a building and if not subject to corrosive environment
(7) Nnnmotnlrn sheathed Gable
(8) Type SE Gable
Gable assembly that iRdudes aR iRsulated eqUipMeRt gFE) 'thon its auter sheath. The
equ nt g nefn nrl MOr Shall n my with 250 24(A) (5)
(RE,49_1N F=QP GIJ AAV_`G GAFF), n r frnm pre�Iisusndmnntn Tnvt nhanged to rnfieet 2044
Alatie wil Clnntrinnl Code. &(GeNuien deleted Nvr &rata No. 70 4 A 2)
(REASON FOR CHANGE: Updates to this section in the 2017 National Electrical Code provided relief
by recognizing these wiring methods.)
END
Amendments to the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2018 International Fuel Gas Code are hereby amended
as follows: Standard type is text from the IFGC. Underlined type is text inserted. Iy;e thr. @h t,.no' dete nrJ tcvt
from I€GC A double asterisk at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2015
edition of the code and a triple asterisk identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2018 code.
"Section 101.1; amend to insert the Department Name
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of Collevville Building Inspections
Department hereinafter referred to as "this code, or "department", and the official in charge thereof shall be known
as the Building Official.
(Reason: References the name of the jurisdiction in the general regulations.)
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"*Section 103.1; Change to read as follows:
Section 103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The nen^r^,e^t M Q ,dRg Safety City of Collevville
Department of Building Inspections is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the
local and state law.
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(Reason: Reminder to be sure ordinance reads the same as designed by the City & the operation of public pools
is enforced through the City's appropriate department procedure.)
Amendments to the 2018 International Fire Code
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) are hereby amended
as follows: Standard type is text from the IFC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lin -rough tyP^ deleted text
from-IFC A double asterisk (**) at the beginning of a section identifies an amendment carried over from the 2015
edition of the code and a triple asterisk (***) identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2018 code.
**Section 102.1; change #3 to read as
3. Existing structures, facilities, and conditions when required in Chapter 11 or in specific sections of this
code.
(Reason: To clarify that there are other provisions in the fire code applicable to existing buildings that are not
located in Chapter 11, including but not limited to Section 505 Premises Identification.)
**Section 105.3.3, change to read as follows:
105.3.3 Occupancy Prohibited before Approval. The building or structure shall not be occupied prior to the fire
code official issuing a permit when required and conducting associated inspections indicating the applicable
provisions of this code have been met.
(Reason: For clarity to allow for better understanding in areas not requiring such permits, such as unincorporated
areas of counties. This amendment may be struck by a city.)
**Section 105.7; add Section 105.7.26 to read as follows:
require a permit.
(Reason: Adds construction permit requirements for electronic access control systems affecting access and/or
egress to ensure proper design and installation of such systems. These changes reflect local practices of
municipalities in this region.)
and add definitions to read as follows:
** [B] AMBULATORY CARE FACILITY. Buildings or portions thereof used to provide medical, surgical,
psychiatric, nursing, or similar care on a less than 24-hour basis to persons who are rendered incapable of self-
preservation by the services provided or staff has accepted responsibility for care recipients already incapable.
This group may include but not be limited to the following:
- Dialysis centers
- Procedures involving sedation
-Sedation dentistry
- Surgery centers
- Colonic centers
- Psychiatric centers
(Reason: to clarify the range of uses included in the definition)
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** [B] ATRIUM. An opening connecting two three or more stories... (remaining text unchanged)
(Reason: Accepted practice in the region based on legacy codes. IBC Section 1009 permits unenclosed two story
stairways under certain circumstances.)
** [B] DEFEND IN PLACE. A method of emergency response that engages building components and trained
(Reason: Added from International Building Code (IBC) definitions for consistency in interpretation of the subject
requirements pertaining to such occupancies.)
**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.
(Reason: Clearly defines options to the fire department for providing a fire watch.)
**FIREWORKS. Any composition or device for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect for
entertainment purposes by combustion, deflagration, er detonation, and/or activated by ignition with a match or
other heat producing device that meets the definition of 1.3G fireworks or 1 AG fireworks. ... (Remainder of text
unchanged)...
(Reason: Increased safety from fireworks related injuries.)
**HIGH -PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. add a second paragraph to read as follows
(Reason: To provide protection for worst -case scenario in flexible or unknown situations.)
**HIGH-RISE BUILDING. A building with an occupied floor located more than 76 55 feet (22 820 16 764 mm)
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
(Reason: Allows for additional construction safety features to be provided, based on firefighting response
capabilities.)
**REPAIR GARAGE. A building, structure or portion thereof used for servicing or repairing motor vehicles. This
occupancy shall also include garages involved in minor repair, modification and servicing of motor vehicles for
items such as lube changes, inspections, windshield repair or replacement shocks minor part replacement and
other such minor repairs.
(Reason: To further clarify types of service work allowed in a repairgarage, as well as to correspond with definition
in the IBC.)
**SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY. Real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing
individual storage spaces to customers forthe purpose of storing and removing personal property on a self-service
basis.
(Reason: To provide a definition that does not exist in the code.)
**STANDBY PERSONNEL. Qualified fire service personnel approved by the Fire Chief. When utilized the
number required shall be as directed by the Fire Chief. Charges for utilization shall be as normally calculated by
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the jurisdiction.
(Reason. To provide a definition that does not exist in the code for fire watch accommodations as required by the
jurisdiction.)
**UPGRADED OR REPLACED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM A fire alarm system that is upgraded or replaced
includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Replacing one single board or fire alarm control unit component with a newer model
• Installing a new fire alarm control unit in addition to or in place of an existing one
• Conversion from a horn system to an emergency voice/alarm communication system
• Conversion from a conventional system to one that utilizes addressable or analog devices
The following are not considered an upgrade or replacement
• Firmware updates
• Software updates
• Replacing boards of the same model with chips utilizing the same or newer firmware
(Reason: This is referenced in several places, but the wording of "upgraded or replaced" is somewhat ambiguous
and open to interpretation. Defining it here allows for consistent application across the region.)
**Section 307.1.1; change to read as follows:
**Section 307.1.1; change to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning. Open burning shall beprohibitedthat is offensive or objectionable because
of smoke emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be
prohibited.
Exception: {No change.)
(Reason: To further protect adjacent property owners/occupants from open burning and/or smoke emissions from
open burning.)
**Section 307.2; change to read as follows:
307.2 Permit Required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.6
prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control
of disease or pests, or open burning-a-benM,-e. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and
permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled.
Examples of state or local law, or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may include but not be limited
to the following:
1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidelines and/or restrictions
2. State. County, or Local temporary or permanent bans on open burning
3. Local written policies as established by the fire code official
(Reason: Amendments to 307.2, 307.4, 307.4.3, and 307.5 better explain current requirements and recognize
that jurisdictions have local established policies that best fit their environments.)
to read as follows:
307.3 Extinguishment Authority. ' heR open burning ...,, burn rpnteAdds to a hazardous 6 tuat'GR, 9F a requ red
peFm t f9F open burning has not be8R obtained, the f*Fp gQdp Aff A A' is author zed to eFdep the ext nguishment o
the epee burning oppratic4n The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit holder,
another person responsible or the fire department of open burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or
obiectionable situation.
Reason: Provides direction as to responsible parties relative to extinguishment of the subject open burning.)
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**Section 307.4; change to read as follows_
307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 50 300 feet (45 240 91 440 mm) from any
structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 300 feet (45 240 91 440
mm) of any structure.
Exceptions: {No change.}
(Reason: To increase the separation distance thereby increasing the safety to adjacent properties, as per
applicable TCEQ rules and regulations regarding outdoor burning.)
add exception #2 to read as
Exceptions:
2. Where buildings balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system
To reflect
**Section
in these same
307.4.4 and 307.4.5; change to read as
307.4.5 Trench Burns. Trench burns shall be conducted in air curtain trenches and in accordance with Section
307.2.
(Reason. To provide a greater level of safety for this potentially hazardous fire exposure condition. Decrease in
separation distance allowed for outdoor firepits due to permanent nature of construction having substantial
securement.)
**Section 307.5; change to read as follows:
307.5 Attendance. Open burning, trench burns, bonfires, recreational fires, and use of portable outdoor fireplaces
shall be constantly attended until the... {Remainder of section unchanged)
(Reason: Adds attendance for trench burns based on previous amendment provision for such.)
**Section 308.1.4; change to read as follows:
308.1.4 Open -flame Cooking Devices. Open -flame cooking devices, charcoal
grills and other similar devices used for cooking shall not be eperalocated or used on combustible balconies,
decks or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. One- and
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
that LP -gas containers are limited to a water capacity not greater than 50 pounds (22,68
containers).
3. (No change.}
(Reason: Decrease fire risk in multi -family dwellings and minimizes ignition sources and clarify allowable limits
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for 1 & 2 family dwellings, and allow an expansion for sprinklered multi -family uses. This amendment adds
clarification and defines the container size allowed for residences.)
'Section 308.1.6.2, Exception ff3; change to read as
Exceptions:
3. Torches or flame -producing devices in accordance with Section 308 4 308.1.3.
Section identified in published code is inappropriate.)
1.6.3; change to read as follows:
308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns. A person shall not release or cause to be released an , -ntPt PrRd unmanned free-floating
device containing an open flame or other heat source such as but not limited to a sky lantern.
(Reason: Eliminates the potential fire hazard presented by utilization of such devices and the potential accidental
release of such devices.)
"Section 311.5. change to read as
311.5 Placards. Aay The fire code official is authorized to require marking of any vacant or abandoned buildings
or structures determined to be unsafe pursuant to Section 110 of this code relating to structural or interior hazards,
shall as required by Section 311.5.1 through 311.5.5.
(Reason: There may be situations where placard
the fire code official's responsibility to provide the
"Section 403.5, change Section 403.5 to read as
is not desired or necessary; also clarifies intent that it is not
403.5 Group E Occupancies. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan in accordance with Section 404 shall
be prepared and maintained for Group E occupancies and for buildings containing both a Group E occupancy and
an atrium. A diagram depicting two evacuation routes shall be posted in a conspicuous location in each classroom
Group E occupancies shall also comply with Sections 403.5.1 through 403.5.3.
(Reason: The diagrams are intended to assist with egress in such occupancies — specifically, the primary teacher
is not always present to assist children with egress. Also, such will help reinforce evacuation drill requirements.)
"Section 404.2.2; add Number 4.10 to read as follows:
4.10 Fire extinguishing system controls.
(Reason: The committee believed this information could be of great help to such plans to facilitate locating
sprinkler valves to minimize water damage, for instance.)
405.4 to read as follows:
405.4 Time. The fire code official may require an evacuation drill at any time Drills shall be held at unexpected
times and under varying conditions to simulate the unusual conditions that occur in case of fire.
(Reason: This change clarifies who may require a fire or evacuation drill).
"Section 501.4; change to read as follows:
501.4 Timing of Installation. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection is required
to be installed for any structure or development they shall be installed tested and approved prior to the time of
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Af new roadways allows pas6age by vehiGles in a=nrd;4ngP with Spot AR 505 2
(Reason. Reflects current practice in the region relative to ensuring fire department and EMS access during
construction, which can be a time of increased frequency for emergency incidents.)
**Section 503.1.1; add sentence to read as follows:
Except for one- or two-family dwellings the path of measurement shall be along a minimum of a ten feet (10')
wide unobstructed pathway around the external walls of the structure
(Reason: Recognizes that the hose lay provision can only be measured along a pathway that is wide enough for
fire fighter access.)
**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 20-24 feet
(63096 mm 7315 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section
503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13feet 6 ^^hes (411 ^ ^ 14 feet (4267 mm).
Exception: Vertical clearance may be reduced provided such reduction does not impair access by fire
apparatus and approved signs are installed and maintained indicating the established vertical clearance when
approved.
(Reason: Amendments to 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 recognize that the equipment now used in firefighting is increasing
in size. The code already recognizes that larger dimensions may be required under Section 503.2.2. The
amendments are to standardize the dimensions for this area. With the increase in fire apparatus size, this will
allow for the passage of two fire apparatus during a fire or EMS emergency.)
**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.
(Reason: Amendments to 503.2.1 and 503.2.2 recognize that the equipment now used in firefighting is increasing
in size. The code already recognizes that larger dimensions may be required under Section 503.2.2. The
amendments are to standardize the dimensions for this area. With the increase in fire apparatus size, this will
allow for the passage of two fire apparatus during a fire or EMS emergency.)
**Section 503.2.3; change Section 503.2.3 to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support imposed loads of
80,000 Lbs. for fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
(Reason: To address the current size of fire trucks in use — figure derived from DOT requirements for waiver of
vehicle exceeding such weight.)
**Section 503.3; change to read as follows:
503.3 Marking. WheFe requiFed by the fire Gode offieial, approved signs or etheF approved net G86 oF maFk1R@G
that indudp, thewords No PARKING FIRE I AANIP Striping, signs, or other markings when approved by the fire
code official, shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction
thereof. The m. aRs by ::-h;c.", fire !anec c.e des gR d Striping signs and other markings shall be maintained in
a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility.
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curb.
the rare Lnier.
(Reason: Establishes a standard method of marking and reflects local long-standing practices.)
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.
(Reason: As originally worded, the section implied that vehicles could be parked in the marked fire lane and not
be in violation if the minimum width is still maintained. Current accepted enforcement practice is to require the
entire marked fire lane to be maintained clear and unobstructed.)
tfi
**Section 505.1; change to read as follows _ :
**Section 505.1; change to read as follows:
505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification.
The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting
the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be
Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than
^ nGhe + ^:n;) 6 inches (152.4 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Where required
by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency
response. Where access is by means of a private road buildings do not immediately front a street and/or the
building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign with approved 6 inch (152.4 mm)
means shall be used to identify the structure.
shall be maintained.
(Reason: To increase the minimum addressing requirements for commercial properties and establish a minimum
for single-family residential properties Such improves legibility of these signs which are critical to emergency
response in a more timely manner)
507.4; change to read as follows:
507.4 Water Supply Test
i esung ana iviarKing or rlyarants and within one year of sprinkler plan submittal The fire code official shall be
notified prior to the water supply test. Water supply tests shall be witnessed by the fire code official, as required
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requirements.
(Reason: Clarifies intent of the test to ensure ��a'�`e�x>.#its .. +•+� tz>�,: .�.'.rrz s#��d�f?=?^, w contractor'
507.5.4 Obstruction. Unobstructed access to fire hydrants shall be maintained at all times.
equipment or fire hydrants from being immediately discernible The fire department shall not be deterred or
hindered from gaining immediate access to fire protection equipment or fire hydrants.
(Reason: Additional guidance based on legacy language to ensure these critical devices are available in an
"Section 509.1.2; add new Section 509.1.2 to read as follows:
509 1 2 Sign Requirements Unless more stringent requirements apply, lettering for signs required by this
section shall have a minimum height of 2 inches (50.8 mm) when located inside a building and 4 inches (101.6
mm) when located outside, or as approved by the fire code official The letters shall be of a color that contrasts
with the background.
(Reason: Provides direction as to appropriate sign criteria to develop local and regional
consistency in this regard.)
603.3.2 and 603.3.2.1; change to read as
603.3.1 Fuel oil storage in outside, above -ground tanks. Where connected to a fuel -oil piping system, the
maximum amount of fuel oil storage allowed outside above ground without additional protection shall be 660
gallons (2498 L). The storage of fuel oil above ground in quantities exceeding 660 gallons (2498 L) shall comply
with NFPA 31 and Chapter 57.
603.3.2 Fuel oil storage inside buildings. Fuel oil storage inside buildings shall comply with Sections 603.3.2.1
through 603.3.2.5 eF and Chapter 57.
603.3.2.1 Quantity limits. One or more fuel oil storage tanks containing Class II or III combustible liquid shall be
permitted in a building. The aggregate capacity of all tanks shall not exceed the following:
1. 660 gallons (2498 L) in unsprinklered buildings, where stored in a tank complying with UL 80, UL 142 or
UL 2085 for Class III liquids and also listed as a double-wall/secondary containment tank for Class II
liquids.
2. 1,320 gallons (4996 L) in buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1, where stored in a tank complying with UL 142 or UL 2085 as a double-wall/secondary
containment tank.
3. 3,000 gallons (11 356 L) where stored in protected above -ground tanks complying with UL 2085 and
Section 5704.2.9.7 and the room is protected by an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section
903.3.1.1.
(Reason: Issues addressed by Chapter 57, such as venting to outside of buildings, remote fill to outside of building,
overfill protection, physical protection, etc., are not included in Section 603.3, so compliance with Chapter 57 is
also required. The Board determined that fuel storage in such tanks inside of buildings is commonly in double -
wall tanks, and that this inherent leak protection was prudent in order to allow these quantities of combustible
liquids to be stored inside a building for such purpose.)
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"Section 807.5.2.2 and 807.5.2.3; change to read as follows:
807.5.2.2 Artwork in Corridors. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of corridors to not
807.5.2.3 Artwork in Classrooms. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of classrooms to not
more than 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached.
Curtains draperies wall hangings and other decorative material suspended from the walls or ceilings shall meet
the flame propagation performance criteria of NFPA 701 in accordance with Section 807 or be noncombustible
(Reason: This change allows an increase in wall coverage due to the presence of sprinklers. Also provides
additional guidance relative to fire resistance requirements in these areas.)
**Section 807.5.5.2 and 807.5.5.3: change to read as follows:
807.5.5.2 Artwork in Corridors. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of corridors to not
more than 20 percent of the wall area. Such materials shall not be continuous from floor to ceilinq or wall to wall.
807.5.5.3 Artwork in Classrooms. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of classrooms to not
more than 50 percent of the specific wall area to which they are attached. Curtains, draperies wall hangings and
(Reason: This change allows an increase in wall coverage due to the presence of sprinklers. Also provides
additional guidance relative to fire resistance requirements in these areas.)
***Section 901.6.1; add Section 901.6.1.1 to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Standpipe Testing Building owners/managers must maintain and test standpipe systems as per NFPA
25 requirements The following additional requirements shall be applied to the testing that is required every 5
years:
2.
3. Any pressure relief, reducing or control valves shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of NFPA
25. All hose valves shall be exercised.
4. If the FDC is not already provided with approved caps the contractor shall install such caps for all FDC's
as required by the fire code official.
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5.
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7. Additionally, records of the testing shall be maintained by the owner and contractor, if applicable as
required by the State Rules mentioned above and NFPA 25
8. Standpipe system tests where water will be flowed external to the building shall not be conducted during
freezing conditions or during the day prior to expected night time freezing conditions
4
hose by the fire code official.
(Reason: Increases the reliability of the fire protection system and re-emphasizes the requirements of NFPA 25
relative to standpipe systems, as well as ensuring that FDC connections are similarly tested/maintained to ensure
operation in an emergency incident.)
"*Section 901.6.4; add Section 901.6.4 to read as follows:
(Reason: Places the responsibility on the business or property owner to maintain their fire alarm systems in
approved condition. Allows the enforcement of 'prohibition of false alarms". Replaces text lost from the legacy
codes that helps to ensure the maintenance of life safety systems.)
*`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 fire code official shall be notified immediately and,
where required by the fire code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be
provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection system has been returned to
service.... (Remaining text unchanged)
(Reason: Gives fire code official more discretion with regards to enforcement of facilities experiencing nuisance
alarm or fire protection system activations necessitating correctioNrepair/replacement. The intent of the
amendment is to allow local jurisdictions to enforce fire watches, etc., where needed to ensure safety of occupants
where fire protection systems are experiencing multiple nuisance activations.)
"Section 903.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.1.1 Alternative Protection. Alternative automatic fire -extinguishing systems complying with Section 904 shall
be permitted instead of in addition to automatic sprinkler protection where recognized by the applicable standard
and oy r as approved by the fire code official.
(Reason: Such alternative systems do not provide the reliability of automatic sprinkler protection. Most gaseous
type systems are highly susceptible to open doors, ceiling or floor tile removal, etc. However, an applicant could
pursue an Alternate Method request to help mitigate the reliability issues with these alternative systems with the
fire code official if so desired, or there may be circumstances in which the fire code official is acceptable to allowing
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(Reason: Firefighter and public safety. This amendment eliminates the shunt trip requirement of the International
Building Code Section 3005.5 for the purpose of elevator passenger and firefighter safety. This amendment is
contingent on the Building Code amendment eliminating the Exceptions to Section 3005.4, such that passive fire
barriers for these areas are maintained. The exception deletion is due to the fact that such telecom areas pose
an undue fire risk to the structural integrity of the building.)
"Section 903.2.9; add Section 903.2.9.3 to read as follows:
903.2.9.3 Self -Service Storage Facility. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all self-
service storage facilities.
(Reason: Fire departments are unable to inspect these commercial occupancies and are unaware of the contents
being stored. Previous allowance to separate units by fire barriers is difficult to enforce maintenance after
opening.)
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Section 903.2.11; change 903.2.11.3 and add 903.2.11.7, 903.2.11.8, and 903.2.11.9 as follows:
903.2.11.3 Buildings 56 35 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout buildings that have one or more stories with an GGGupaRt lead Af 30 or mAFP other than penthouses
in compliance with Section 1510 of the International Building Code located 55 35 feet (46-764 10 668 mm)
or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, measured to the finished floor.
Exceptions:
4—Open parking structures in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International Building Code
having no other occupancies above the subject garage.
903.2.11.7 High -Piled Combustible Storage For any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet (4572
mm), see Chapter 32 to determine if those provisions apply.
903.2.11.8 Spray Booths and Rooms New and existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be protected
by an approved automatic fire -extinguishing system
Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with Section 406.5 of the International Building Code
(Reason: Provides jurisdictions options as to their desired level of sprinkler protection based on multiple factors
including firefighting philosophies/capabilities.)
903.3.1.1.1; change to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.1 Exempt Locations. When approved by the fire code official, automatic sprinklers shall not be
required in the following rooms or areas where such ... {text 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.
4.
5. F'•e�oa aGGesTElevator machine rooms, and machinery spaces, and hoistways, other than pits where
such sprinklers would not necessitate shunt trip requirements under any circumstances.
6. {Delete.]
(Reason: Gives more direction to code official. Exception 4 deleted to provide protection where fire risks are poorly
addressed. Amendment 903.2 addresses Exception 5 above relative to the elimination of sprinkler protection in
these areas to avoid the shunt trip requirement.)
'Section 903.3.1.2.3; delete section and replace as follows:
[F] Section 903.3.1.2.3 Attached Garages and Attics Sprinkler protection is required in attached garages and
in the following attic spaces:
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3. Attic spaces of buildings that are two or more stories in height above grade plane or above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access
4. Group R-4 Condition 2 occupancy attics not required by Item 1 or 3 to have sprinklers shall comply
with one of the following:
4.1. Provide automatic sprinkler system protection
(Reason: Attic protection is required due to issues with fire exposure via soffit vents, as well as firefighter safety.
Several jurisdictions indicated experience with un-protected attic fires resulting in displacement of all building
occupants. NFPA 13 provides forapplicable attic sprinklerprotection requirements, as well as exemptions to such,
based on noncombustible construction, etc. Attached garages already require sprinklers via NFPA 13R — this
amendment just re-emphasizes the requirement.)
903.3.1.3; change to read as
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings;
Group R-3; Group R-4, Condition 1; and townhouses shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance
with NFPA 13D or in accordance with state law.
(Reason: To allow the use of the Plumbing section of the International Residential Code (IRC) and recognize
current state stipulations in this regard.)
i
**Section 903.3.1.4; add to read as follows:
allowea to protect attic spaces
Exception: Wet -pipe fire sprinkler systems shall be allowed to protect non -ventilated attic spaces
where:
1. The attic sprinklers are supplied by a separate floor control valve assembly to allow ease
of draining the attic system without impairing sprinklers throughout the rest of the building
and
2. Adequate heat shall be provided for freeze protection as per the applicable referenced
NFPA standard. and
3. The attic space is a part of the building's thermal or heat envelope such that insulation
is provided at the roof deck rather than at the ceiling level
903.3.1.4.2 Heat trace/insulation. Heat trace/insulation shall only be allowed where approved by the fire
code official for small sections of large diameter water -filled pipe
(Reason: In the last few years, severe winters brought to light several issues with current practices forsprinklering
attics, not the least of which was wet -pipe sprinklers in ventilated attics provided with space heaters, etc. for freeze
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protection of such piping. This practice is not acceptable for the protection of water -filled piping in a ventilated
attic space as it does not provide a reliable means of maintaining the minimum 40 degrees required by NFPA,
wastes energy, and presents a potential ignition source to the attic space. Listed antifreeze is specifically included
because NFPA currently allows such even though there is no currently listed antifreeze at the time of development
of these amendments. The intent of this amendment is to help reduce the large number of freeze breaks that
have occurred in the past with water -filled wet -pipe sprinkler systems in the future, most specifically in attic
spaces.)
"Section 903.3.5, add a second paragraph to read as follows:
(Reason: To define uniform safety factor for the region.)
"Section 903.4; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows:
The alarm device required on the exterior of the building shall be a weatherproof horn/strobe notification appliance
with a minimum 75 candela strobe rating installed as close as practicable to the fire department connection
(Reason: Fire department connections are not always located at the riser, this allows the fire department faster
access.)
"Section 905.2; change to read as follows:
905.2 Installation Standard. 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.
(Reason: To define manual dry standpipe supervision requirements. Helps ensure the integrity of the standpipe
system via supervision, such that open hose valves will result in a supervisory low air alarm.)
'**Section 905.3; add Section 905.3.9 and exception to read as follows:
standpipes shall be provided.
Exceptions:
I. Automatic dry, semi -automatic dry, and manual dry standpipes are allowed as provided for in NFPA
14 where approved by the fire code official
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2. R-2 occupancies of four stories or less in height having no interior corridors
(Reason: Allows for the rapid deployment of hose lines to the body of the fire. Manual dry option added this
edition.)
I ME
"Section 905.4, change Item 1, 3, and 5, and add Item 7 to read as follows:
1. In every required nterior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above and below
grade plane. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate landing between stories, unless
otherwise approved by the fire code official.
2. {No change.}
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a building.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable from an nterier exit stairway
hose connection by a {remainder of text unchanged)
4. {No change.}
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 a -hose connection shall be located to serve the roof or at the
highest landing of an iateraer exit stairway with stair access to the roof provided in accordance with Section
1011.12.
6. (No change.)
by the fire code official.
(Reason: Item 1, 3, and 5 amendments to remove `interior' will help to clarify that such connections are required
for all 'exit' stairways, to ensure firefighter capabilities are not diminished in these tall buildings, simply because
the stair is on the exterior of the building. Item 5 reduces the amount of pressure required to facilitate testing, and
provides backup protection for fire fighter safety. Item 7 allows for the rapid deployment of hose lines to the body
of the fire.)
"Section 905.9; add a second paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows:
a supervisory signal at the central station upon tampering.
(Reason. To avoid significant water losses. Consistent with amendment to IFC 903.4.)
"Section 907.1; add Section 907.1.4 and 907.1.4.1 to read as follows:
907.1.4 Design Standards. Where anew fire alarm system is installed the devices shall be addressable Fire
alarm systems utilizing more than 20 smoke detectors shall have analog initiating devices
(Reason: Provides for the ability of descriptive identification of alarms, and reduces need for panel replacement
in the future. Updated wording to match the language of the new requirement at 907.5.2.3. Change of terminology
allows for reference back to definitions of NFPA 72.)
**Section 907.2.1; change to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A. A manual fire alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with
Section 907.5 shall be installed in Group A occupancies —hizircn,v`he having an occupant load due to the assen b:y
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ess61pansy-48 of 300 or more persons, or where the Group -A occupant load is more than 100 persons above or
below the lowest level of exit discharge. Group A occupancies not separated from one another in accordance with
Section 707.3.-10 of the International Building Code shall be considered as a single occupancy for the purposes
of applying this section. Portions of Group E occupancies occupied for assembly purposes shall be provided with
a fire alarm system as required for the Group E occupancy.
Exception: (No change.)
Activation of fire alarm notification appliances shall:
(Reason: Increases the requirement to be consistent with Group B requirement. Also addresses issue found in
Group A occupancies of reduced lighting levels and otherA/V equipment that distracts from fire alarm notification
devices or reduces ability of fire alarm system to notify occupants of the emergency condition.)
**Section 907.2.3; change to read as follows:
907.2.3 Group E. A manual fire alarm system that initiates the occupant notification signal utilizing an emergency
voice/alarm communication system meeting the requirements of Section 907.5.2.2 and installed in accordance
with Section 907.6 shall be installed in Group E educational occupancies. When automatic sprinkler systems or
smoke detectors are installed, such systems or detectors shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. An
Exceptions:
1. (No change.)
1.1. Resident
to remainder of exceptions.}
(Reason: To distinguish educational from day care occupancy minimum protection requirements. Further, to
define threshold at which portable buildings are considered a separate building for the purposes of alarm systems.
Exceptions provide consistency with State law concerning such occupancies.)
**Section 907.2.12, Exception 3; change to read as follows:
3. Open air portions of buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in accordance with Section 303.1 of the
International Building Code however, this exception does not apply to accessory uses including but not limited
to sky boxes, restaurants, and similarly enclosed areas.
(Reason: To indicate that enclosed areas within open air seating type occupancies are not exempted from
automatic fire alarm system requirements.)
N IN
"Section 907.4.2; add Section 907.4.2.7 to read as follows:
907.4.2.7 Type. Manual alarm initiating devices shall be an approved double action type
6.1; add Section 907.6.1.1 to read as follows:
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(Reason: To provide uniformity in system specifications and guidance to design engineers. Improves reliability of
fire alarm devices and systems. )
"Section 907.6.3; delete all four
(Reason: To assist responding personnel in locating the emergency event for all fire alarm systems. This is moved
from 907.6.5.3 in the 2012 IFC and reworded to match new code language and sections.)
sentence at end of paragraph to read as follows:
See 907.6.3 for the required information transmitted to the supervising station.
(Reason: To assist responding personnel in locating the emergency event for all fire alarm systems. This is
moved from 907.6.5.3 in the 2012 IFC and reworded to match new code lanauaoe and sertinns 1
"*Section 909.22; add to read as
909.22.1 Ventilating equipment. The activation of ventilating equipment for the stair or ramp pressurization
performance levels. Smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with Section 907.3.
909.22.1.1 Ventilation Systems. Smokeproof enclosure ventilation systems shall be independent of other
Code, or both.
2. Equipment, control wiring power wiring and ductwork shall be located within the smokeproof enclosure
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3. Equipment, control wiring, power wiring and ductwork shall be located within the buildinq if separated
from the remainder of the building including other mechanical equipment by not less than 2-hour fire
barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Building Code or horizontal assemblies
constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Building Code or both.
Exceptions:
1. Control wiring and power wiring utilizing a 2-hour rated cable or cable system.
909.21.1.2 Standby Power. Mechanical vestibule and stairway and ramp shaft ventilation systems and automatic
fire detection systems shall be provided with standby power in accordance with Section 2702 of the Building Code.
909.22.1.3 Acceptance and Testing. Before the mechanical equipment is approved, the system shall be tested
in the presence of the fire code official to confirm that the system is operating in compliance with these
requirements.
(Reason: To assist with enforcement of such as a smoke control system, as per Section 909.6.3, especially since
a permit is now specifically required for such systems in the Fire Code. Also ensures that a firefighter's override
panel is provided as per 909.16 for such systems. The above amendment copies the applicable requirements for
such systems from Section 909.20 of the Building Code into the Fire Code. Although the published code did copy
the elevator pressurization requirements into the Fire Code, it did not copy over the stair pressurization
"Section 910.2; change Exception 2. and Ito read as follows:
2. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall net be required in areas of buildings equipped with early
suppression fast -response (ESFR) sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat removal is prohibited.
3. Only manual smoke and heat removal shall net be required in areas of buildings equipped with control
mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50(m'S)V2 or less that are listed to
control a fire in stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers. Automatic smoke and heat removal is
prohibited.
(Reason: Allows the fire department to control the smoke and heat during and after a fire event, while still
prohibiting such systems from being automatically activated, which is a potential detriment to the particular
sprinkler systems indicated.)
*'Section 910.2, add subsections 910.2.3 with exceptions to read as follows:
910.2.3 Group H. Buildings and portions thereof used as a Group H occupancy as follows:
1. In occupancies classified as Group H-2 or H-3 any of which are more than 15,000 square feet (1394 mz)
in single floor area.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containinq only noncombustible materials.
2. In areas of buildings in Group H used for storing Class 2 3 and 4 liquid and solid oxidizers Class 1 and
unclassified detonable organic peroxides. Class 3 and 4 unstable (reactive) materials or Class 2 or 3
water -reactive materials as required for a high -hazard commoditv classification.
Exception: Buildings of noncombustible construction containing only noncombustible materials.
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(Reason: Maintains a fire protection device utilized in such occupancies where it is sometimes necessary to allow
chemicals to burn out, rather than extinguish.)
"*Section 910.3; add section 910.3.4 to read as follows:
910.3.4 Vent Operation. Smoke and heat vents shall be capable of being operated by approved automatic and
manual means. Automatic operation of smoke and heat vents shall conform to the provisions of Sections 910.3.2.1
through 910.3.2.3.
910.3.4.1 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler
system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically.
The automatic operating mechanism of the smoke and heat vents shall operate at a temperature rating at least
100 degrees F (approximately 38 decrees Celsius) oreater than the temperature ratina of the sprinklers installed.
Exception: Manual only systems per Section 910.2
Exception: Listed gravity -operated drop out vents.
(Reason: Amendment continues to keep applicable wording from prior to the 2012 edition of the IFC. Specifically,
automatic activation criteria is no longer specifically required in the published code. Specifying a temperature
range at which smoke and heat vents should activate in sprinklered buildings helps to ensure that the sprinkler
system has an opportunity to activate and control the fire prior to vent operation.)
"Section 910.4.3.1; change to read as follows:
910.4.3.1 Makeup Air. Makeup air openings shall be provided within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the floor level. Operation
of makeup air openings shall be manual er automatic. The minimum gross area of makeup air inlets shall be 8
square feet per 1,000 cubic feet per minute (0.74 m2 per 0.4719 ni of smoke exhaust.
(Reason. Makeup air has been required to be automatic for several years now in this region when mechanical
smoke exhaust systems are proposed. This allows such systems to be activated from the smoke control panel
by first responders without having to physically go around the exterior of the building opening doors manually.
Such requires a significant number of first responders on scene to conduct this operation and significantly delays
activation and/or capability of the smoke exhaust system.)
"*Section 912.2; add Section 912.2.3 to read as follows:
912.2.3 Hydrant Distance. An approved fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of the fire department
connection as the fire hose lays along an unobstructed path.
(Reason: To accommodate limited hose lengths, improve response times where the FDC is needed to achieve
fire control, and improve ease of locating a fire hydrant in those situations also. Also, consistent with NFPA 14
criteria.)
"*Section 913.2.1; add second paragraph and exception to read as follows:
When located on the ground level at an exterior wall the fire pump room shall be provided with an exterior fire
department access door that is not less than 3 ft. in width and 6 ft. — 8 in. in height regardless of any interior doors
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that are provided. A key box shall be provided at this door, as required by Section 506.1.
be provided in the key box as required by Section 506.1.
(Reason: This requirement allows firefighters safer access to the fire pump room. The requirement allows access
without being required to enter the building and locate the fire pump room interior access door during afire event.
The exception recognizes that this will not always be a feasible design scenario for some buildings, and as such,
provides an acceptable alternative to protect the pathway to the fire pump room.)
"Section 914.3.1.2; change to read as follows:
914.3.1.2 Water Supply to required Fire Pumps. In buildings that are more than 420 120 feet (37 m) in building
height, required fire pumps shall be supplied by connections to no fewer than two water mains located in different
streets. Separate supply piping shall be provided between each connection to the water main and the pumps.
Each connection and the supply piping between the connection and the pumps shall be sized to supply the flow
and pressure required for the pumps to operate.
Exception: {No change to exception.)
(Reason: The 2009 edition of the IFC added this requirement based on a need for redundancy of the water supply
similar to the redundancy of the power supply to the fire pumps required for such tall buildings, partially due to the
fact that these buildings are rarely fully evacuated in a fire event. More commonly, the alarm activates on the floor
of the event, the floor above and the floor below. Back-up power to the fire pump becomes critical for this reason.
Certainly, the power is pointless if the water supply is impaired for any reason, so a similar requirement is provided
here for redundant water supplies. The 2015 edition changes the requirement to only apply to very tall buildings
over 420 ft. This amendment modifies/lowers the requirement to 120 ft., based on this same height requirement
for fire service access elevators. Again, the language from the 2009 and 2012 editions of the code applied to any
high-rise building. This compromise at 120 ft. is based on the above technical justification of defend -in -place
scenarios in fire incidents in such tall structures.)
"Section 1006.2.2.7; Add Section 1006.2.2.7 as follows
1006.2.2.7 Electrical Rooms. For electrical rooms, special exiting requirements may apply. Reference the
electrical code as adopted.
Cross reference necessary for coordination with the NEC which has
1009.8; add the following Exception 7:
Exceptions:
7. Buildings regulated under State Law and built in accordance with State registered plans including variances or
waivers_ granted by the State, shall be deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of Section 1009 and
chapter 11.
To accommodate buildings regulated under Texas State Law and to be consistent with amendments in
"Section 1010.1.9.5 Bolt Locks; amend exceptions 3 and 4 as
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Exceptions:
3. Where a pair of doors serves an occupant load of less than 50 persons in a Group B, F, M or S occupancy.
(Remainder unchanged)
4. Where a pair of doors serves a Group A B, F, M or S occupancy (remainder unchanged)
(Reason: Application to M occupancies reflects regional practice; No. 4 expanded to Group A due to it being a
similar scenario to other uses; No. 4 was regional practice.)
"Section 1020.1 Construction; add exception 6 to read as follows
detectors must be connected to an approved automatic fire alarm system where such system is provided.
(Reason: Regionally accepted alternate method.)
"Section 1029.1.1.1 Spaces under grandstands and bleachers; delete this section.
(Reason: Unenforceable.)
"Section 1031.2; change to read as follows:
1031.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits and exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from
obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency where the build n" apea
^ ed by the means of ogress is ^^^ ^'^'t. An exit or exit passageway shall not be used for any purpose that
interferes with a means of egress.
(Reason: Maintain legacy levels of protection and long-standing regional practice, and provide firefighter safety.)
"*Section 1103.3; add sentence to end of paragraph as follows:
Provide emergency signage as required by Section 606.3.
(Reason: Coordinates requirements of previous amendment.)
'Section 1103.5.1: add sentence to read as follows:
Fire sprinkler system installation shall be completed within 24 months from date of notification by the fire
code official.
(Reason. Regional consistency of this retroactive requirement to allow business owners adequate time to budget
to accommodate the cost of the fire sprinklersystem )
to read as follows:
1103.5.5 Spray Booths and Rooms. Existing spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an approved
automatic fire -extinguishing system in accordance with Section 2404.
(Reason: Consistent with amendment to IFC 2404, and long-standing regional requirement to protect this
hazardous operation.)
'**Section 1103.7: add Section 1103.7.7 and 1103.7.7.1 to read as follows:
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1103.7.7 Fire Alarm System Design Standards. Where an existing fire alarm system is upgraded or replaced
the devices shall be addressable. Fire alarm systems utilizing more than 20 smoke and/or heat detectors shall
have analog initiating devices.
1103.7.7.1 Communication requirements. Refer to Section 907.6.6 for applicable requirements.
(Reason: To assist responding personnel in locating the emergency event and provide clarity as to percentages
of work that results in a requirement to upgrade the entire fire alarm system.)
'Section 1203; change and add to read as follows:
1203.1.1 fNo change.}
1203.1.2 fNo change.)
1203.1.3 Emergency power systems and standby power systems shall be installed in accordance with the
International Building Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 110 and NFPA 111. _E_xisting installations shall be maintained in
accordance with the original approval, except as specified in Chapter 11.
1203.1.4 through 1203.1.9 fNo changes to these sections.)
1203.1.10 Critical Operations Power Systems (COPS). For Critical Operations Power Systems necessary to
1203.2 Where Required. Emergency and standby power systems shall be provided where required by Sections
1203.2.1 through 1203.2.4826 or elsewhere identified in this code or any other referenced code.
1203.2.1 through 1203.2.3 (No change.)
1203.2.4 Emergency Voicelalarm Communications Systems. Emergency power shall be provided for
emergency voice/alarm communications systems in the following occupancies, or as specified elsewhere in this
code as required in Section 907.5.2.2.5. The system shall be capable of powering the required load for a duration
of not less than 24 hours, as required in NFPA 72.
Covered and Open Malls, Section 907.2.19 and 914.2.3
Group A Occupancies, Sections 907.2.1 and 907.5.2.2.4.
Special Amusement Buildings Section 907.2.11
High-rise Buildings, Section 907.2.12
Atriums, Section 907.2.13
Deep Underground Buildings, Section 907.2.18
1203.2.5 through 1203.2.13 (No change.)
1203.2.14 Means of Egress Illumination. Emergency power shall be provided for means of egress illumination
in accordance with Sections 1008.3 and 1104.5.1. (90 minutes)
1203.2.15 Membrane Structures. Emergency power shall be provided for exit signs in temporary tents and
membrane structures in accordance with Section 3103.12.6. (90 minutes) Standby power shall be provided for
auxiliary inflation systems in permanent membrane structures in accordance with Section 2702 of the International
Building Code. 4 hours Auxiliary inflation systems shall be provided in temporary air -supported and air -inflated
membrane structures in accordance with section 3103.10.4.
1203.2.16 {No change.}
1203.2.17 Smoke Control Systems. Standby power shall be provided for smoke control systems in the following
occupancies, or as specified elsewhere in this code, as required in Section 909.11:
Covered Mall Building, International Buildinq Code Section 402.7
Atriums, International Building Code, Section 404.7
Underground Buildings, International Building Code Section 405.8
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Group 1-3, International Building Code Section 408.4.2
1203.2.22 Elevator Pressurization. Standby power shall be provided for elevator pressurization system as
1203.2.26 Means of Egress Illumination in Existing Buildings. Emergency power shall be provided for means
of egress illumination in accordance with Section 1104.5 when required by the fire code official (90 minutes in I-
2, 60 minutes elsewhere.)
Exception: Where the system is supplied with natural gas from a utility provider and is approved
(Reason: These amendments were moved from Chapter 6, due to relocation of the published sections to this
new Chapter 12. These provisions provide a list to complete and match that throughout the codes. The only
additional requirements are the reference to COPS in NFPA 70, and the specified Energy time duration. Other
changes are a reference to a code provision that already exists.)
"Section 2304.1; change to read as follows
2304.1 Supervision of Dispensing. The dispensing of fuel at motor fuel -dispensing facilities shall be conducted
by a qualified attendant or 6hall be under the supe1`Vi6iGR of a qua! fied attendant at All t rRes or shn" be n
accordance with Section ccorv2204 2 the following:
1. Conducted by a qualified attendant: and/or,
2. Shall be under the supervision of a qualified attendant and/or
3. Shall be an unattended self-service facility in accordance with Section 2304.3
At any time the qualified attendant of item Number 1 or 2 above is not present such operations shall be considered
as an unattended self-service facility and shall also comply with Section 2304.3.
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(Reason: Allows a facility to apply the attended and unattended requirements of the code when both are potentially
applicable.)
**Section 2401.2; delete this section.
(Reason: This section eliminates such booths from all compliance with Chapter 15 including, but not limited to:
size, ventilation, fire protection, construction, etc. if the product utilized is changed to a more flammable
substance, the lack of compliance with Chapter 15 could result in significant fire or deflagration and subsequent
life safety hazard.)
***Section 3103.3.1; delete this section.
(Reason: This new section of the Fire Code requires afire sprinkler system to be installed in temporary tents and
membrane structures, which is not a reasonable or enforceable requirement for a temporary use. A fire watch or
fire alarm system is a more advisable approach for such occupancies that are only temporary.)
**Table 3206.2, footnote h; change text to read as follows:
h.^''re�Where storage areas are protected by either early suppression fast response (ESFR) sprinkler
systems or control mode special application sprinklers with a response time index of 50 (m • s) 1/2 or less that
are listed to control a fire in the stored commodities with 12 or fewer sprinklers, installed in accordance with
NFPA 13, manual smoke and heat vents or manually activated engineered mechanical smoke exhaust
systems shall be required within these areas.
(Reason: Allows the fire department to control the smoke and heat during and after a fire event, while ensuring
proper operation of the sprinkler protection provided. Also, gives an alternative to smoke and heat vents.)
***Table 3206.2, footnote j; add footnote j to row titled `High Hazard' and 'Greater than 300,000' to read as
follows:
High hazard high -piled storage areas shall not exceed 500,000 square feet A 2-hour fire wall constructed in
accordance with Section 706 of the International Building Code shall be used to divide high -piled storage
exceeding 500,000 square feet in area.
(Reason: This is a long-standing legacy requirement and provides passive protection for extremely large buildings
where it would be otherwise impossible to control the spread of fire without the fire wall in place in an uncontrolled
fire event, which is much more likely in high hazard commodities, such as tires, flammable liquids, expanded
plastics, etc.)
**Section 3310.1; add sentence to end of paragraph to read as follows:
When fire apparatus access roads are required to be installed for any structure or development they shall be
approved prior to the time at which construction has progressed beyond completion of the foundation of any
structure.
(Reason. Reference requirement of Section 501.4.)
**Section 5601.1.3; change to read as follows:
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5601.1.3 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 allowed in Section
5604 and 5608.
�3-.2. The use of fireworks for approved fireworks displays as allowed in Section 5608.
4. The Possess OR, storage, sale... {Delete remainder of text.)
(Reason: Restricts fireworks to approved displays only, which is consistent with regional practice. Such is intended
to help protect property owners and individuals from unintentional fireworks fires within the jurisdiction, as well as
to help protect individuals from fireworks injuries. It is noted that there has been a change in the State Law to
allow possession of unopened fireworks in certain areas of the vehicle, and it is highly recommended that AHJ's
familiarize themselves with the applicable State Laws in this regard.)
**Section 5703.6, add a sentence to read as follows:
5703.6 Piping Systems. Piping systems, and their component parts, for flammable and combustible liquids shall
be in accordance with Sections 5703.6.1 through 5703.6.11. An approved method of secondary containment shall
be provided for underground tank and piping systems
(Reason: Increased protection in response to underground leak problems and remediation difficulty in
under round applications. Coordinates with TCEQ requirements.
**Section 5704.2.11.4; add a sentence to read as follows:
5704.2.11.4 Leak Prevention. Leak prevention for underground tanks shall comply with Sections 5704.2.11.4.1
And 5'^crrv-o'r�rrr4--c.2 11.^.'1 4 2 through 5704.2.11.4.3. An approved method of secondary containment shall be provided for
underground tank and piping systems.
(Reason. Increased protection in response to underground leak problems and remediation difficulty in
underground applications.)
**Section 5704.2.11.4.2; change to read as follows:
5704.2.11.4.2 Leak Detection. Underground storage tank systems shall be provided with an approved method
of leak detection from any component of the system that is designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 30
and as specified in Section 5704.2.11.4.3.
(Reason: Reference to IFC Section 5704.2.11.4.3 amendment.)
**Section 5704.2.11.4.3; add Section 5704.2.11.4.3 to read as follows
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a minimum of 4 tubes. Sampling tubes shall be placed in the product line excavation within 10 feet of the tank
excavation and one every 50 feet routed along product lines towards the dispensers a minimum of two are
required.
(Reason: Provides an economical means of checking potential leaks at each tank site.)
*"Section 5707.4; add paragraph to read as follows:
(Reason: The general public does not expect a hazardous operation to be occurring in a typical parking lot or for
a fuel truck to be traversing such parking lot, temporarily fueling a vehicle, and moving on to the next area in the
parking lot to fuel the next vehicle. Vehicular accidents occur in parking lots on a regular basis, but the presence
of a fuel truck, especially one in the process of fueling a vehicle with gasoline, greatly adds to the potential risk
involved in such accidents. By restricting such operations to the occupancies in question, the employees of the
business mnv be adequately notified to expect such o erations to occur in the parking lot.)
'Section 6103.2.1; add Section 6103.2.1.8 to read as follows:
6103.2.1.8 Jewelry Repair, Dental Labs and Similar Occupancies. Where natural gas 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. Aggregate capacity shall not exceed 60-
pound (27.2 kg) water capacity. Each device shall be separated from other containers by a distance of not less
than 20 feet.
(Reason: To provide a consistent and reasonable means of regulating the use of portable LP -Gas containers in
these situations. Reduces the hazard presented by portable containers when natural gas is already available.
Please note that current State Law does not allow for the enforcement of any rules more stringent than that
adopted by the State, so this amendment is only applicable as to the extent allowed by that State Law.)
"Section 6104.2, Exception; add an exception 2 to read as follows:
Exceptions:
1. {existing text unchanged)
2. Except as permitted in Sections 308 and 6104.3.2, LP-qas containers are not permitted in residential
areas.
(Reason: To provide a consistent and reasonable means of regulating the use LP -Gas containers. Reduces the
hazard presented by such containers when natural gas is already available. References regional amendment to
IFC 6104.3.2. Please note that current State Law does not allow for the enforcement of any rules more stringent
than that adopted by the State, so this amendment is only applicable as to the extent allowed by that State Law.)
"Section 6104.3; add Section 6104.3.3 to read as follows:
6104.3.3 Spas, Pool Heaters, and Other Listed Devices. Where natural gas service is not available an LP
gas container is allowed to be used to supply spa and pool heaters or other listed devices Such container shall
not exceed 250-gallon water capacity per lot. See Table 6104.3 for location of containers.
Exception: Lots where LP -gas can be off-loaded wholly on the property where the tank is located may install
up to 500 gallon above ground or 1,000 gallon underground approved containers.
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(Reason: Allows for an alternate fuel source. Dwelling density must be considered and possibly factored into
zoning restrictions. Reduces the hazard presented by over -sized LP -Gas containers. Please note that current
State Law does not allow for the enforcement of any rules more stringent than that adopted by the State, so this
amendment is only applicable as to the extent allowed by that State Law.)
"*Section 6107.4 and 6109.13; change to read as follows
6107.4 Protecting Containers from Vehicles. Where exposed to vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys,
driveways or parking areas, LP -gas containers, regulators and piping shall be protected in accordance with NFPA
58-Section 312.
6109.13 Protection of Containers. LP -gas containers shall be stored within a suitable enclosure or otherwise
protected against tampering. Vehicle impact protection shall be provided as required by Section 6107.4.
nntaiRO a kept in lockable, . e.d'I. ted Gabs 4 f tad
(Reason: NFPA 58 does not provide substantial physical protection (it allows raised sidewalks, fencing, ditches,
parking bumpers as 'vehicle barrier protection] of the container(s) from vehicular impact as is required and has
been required historically, as per Section 312, i.e. bollard protection. Further, the exception to Section 6109.13
would allow for portable containers in ventilated metal cabinets to not require any physical protection whatsoever
from vehicular impact, regardless of the location of the containers. Please note that current State Law does not
allow for the enforcement of any rules more stringent than that adopted by the State, so this amendment is only
applicable as to the extent allowed by that State Law.)
'* (Applicable to those jurisdictions adopting Appendix 8)
Table t3105.2; change footnote a. to read as follows:
a. The reduced fire -flow shall be not less than a-;8891 500 gallons per minute.
(Reason: The minimum fire -flow of 1,500 gpm for other than one- and two- family dwellings has existed since the
2000 edition of the IFC, as well as the Uniform Fire Code before that. Little to no technical justification was
provided for the proposed code change at the code hearings. The board believes that the already -allowed 75
percent reduction in required fire -flow for the provision of sprinkler protection is already a significant trade-off. The
minimum 1,500 gpm is not believed to be overly stringent for the vast majority of public water works systems in
this region, especially since it has existed as the requirement for so many years. Further, the continued
progression of trading off more and more requirements in the codes for the provision of sprinkler protection has
made these systems extremely operation -critical to the safety of the occupants and properties in question. In
other words, should the sprinkler system fail for any reason, the fire -flow requirements drastically increase from
that antic i ated with a s rinkler-controlled fire scenario.
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