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ORDINANCE 0-02-1348
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING
CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE 1 - IN GENERAL, ARTICLE 2 - FIRE CODE, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS TO
ADOPT THE 2000 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF LOCAL AMENDMENTS
RECOMMENDED BY THE REGIONAL CODES COMMITTEE OF THE NORTH
CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 22,
ARTICLE 1 - IN GENERAL; PROVIDING FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A
PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS,
the City Council of the City of Colleyville has determined that
it is in the best interest of the citizens of Colleyville, Texas to
adopt the 2000 Edition of the International Fire Code; and
the City Council of the City of Colleyville has determined that
it is in the best interest of the citizens of Colleyville, Texas to
additionally adopt the local amendments to 2000 Edition of
the International Fire Code as recommended by the
Regional Codes Committee of the North Central Texas
Council of Governments.
WHEREAS,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT, the above findings are hereby found to be true and
correct and are incorporated herein in their entirety.
Sec. 2.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article I In General, Section 46-2; Limitations on use of
roofing materials in multi-family residences, is amended to
read as follows:
Roof assemblies shall be divided into the classes defined
below. Class A, B, C roof assemblies and roof coverings
required to be listed by this section shall be tested in
accordance with ASTM E or Ul 790. In addition, fire-
retardant-treated wood roof coverings shall be tested in
accordance with ASTM D 2898. The minimum roof
coverings installed on buildings shall comply with Table
1505.1 listed Section 1505.1 of the International Building
Code.
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a. (footnote) Unless otherwise required in accordance with
the Urban Wildland Interface Code or due to the location
of the building within a fire district in accordance with
Appendix D of the International Building Code.
Section 1505.1; Fire Classification, International
Building Code, amend footnote band c to read as follows:
a. All individual replacement shingles or shakes shall be in
compliance with the rating required by Table 1505.1,
International Building Code.
b. Non-classified roof coverings shall be permitted on
buildings of U occupancies having not more than 120
square foot of projected roof area. When exceeding 120
square foot of Projected roof area, buildings of U
occupancies may use non-rated non-combustible roof
coverings.
Sec. 3.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article II Fire Code, Section 46-31; Uniform Fire Code -
Adopted, is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new section
shall be added to read as follows:
Section 46-31. International Fire Code 2000 - Adopted
There is adopted by the City Council for the purpose of
prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to
life and property from fire or explosion that certain code and
standards known as the International Fire Code 2000 (IFC)
including Appendices B, C, E, F, and G.
Sec. 4.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article II Fire Code, Section 46-32; Same - Enforcement,
is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new section shall be
added to read as follows:
Section 46-32 Enforcement.
The fire code shall be administered and enforced by the
office of the Fire Marshal, which is hereby established. The
Fire Chief shall appoint the Fire Marshal and shall designate
members of the fire department as may be necessary to
enforce the provisions of this code.
Sec. 5.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article II Fire Code, Section 46-33; Same - Definitions
remains unchanged.
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Sec. 6.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article II Fire Code, Section 46-34; Same - Conflicting
Provision, is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new
section shall be added to read as follows:
Section 46.34; - Conflicting provisions:
International Fire Code adopted; conflicting provisions:
a. Adopted. The International Fire Code, 2000 edition, as
recommended by the International Code Council, one
copy of which is on file in the Office of the City Secretary,
City of Colleyville, Texas, is hereby adopted and
incorporated by reference and made a part of this article
as the fire code of the City, subject to and including by
reference such amendments, deletions, corrections, and
additions as shall appear in this article.
b. Conflicting provisions. In the event of a conflict between
the provisions of the fire code adopted and incorporated
in subsection (a) of this section and this Code of
Ordinances, City of Colleyville, Texas, the provisions of
this article shall prevail.
Sec. 7.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article II Fire Code, Section 46-34.1; Same - Amendments
is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new section shall be
added to read as follows:
The following sections of the 2000 edition of the International
Fire Code, as adopted in Section 46-31 , are hereby
amended as follows:
Chapter 1. Administration
1. Section 101.1; is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire
Code of the City of Colleyville, hereinafter referred to as
"this code".
2. Section 102.4; International Fire Code, amended to
read as follows:
102.4; Application of other codes. The design and
construction of new structures shall comply with this
code, and other codes as applicable, and any
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alterations, additions, changes in use or changes in
structures required which are within the scope of this
and other codes shall be made in accordance therewith.
3. Section 102.6; Referenced codes and standards,
International Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
102.6; Referenced codes and standards. The codes
and standards referenced in this code shall be those that
are listed in Chapter 45 and such codes, when
specifically adopted, and standards shall be considered
part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extent of each such reference. Where differences occur
between the provisions of this code and the referenced
standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
Whenever amendments have been adopted to the
referenced codes and standards, each reference to said
code and standard shall be considered to reference the
amendments as well. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the
ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as
adopted.
4. Section 103; is amended to read as follows:
Section 103.1; General. The Fire Code shall be
enforced by the Fire Prevention Division of the Fire
Department. The function of this division shall be the
implementation, administration, and enforcement of the
provisions of this code.
Section 103.2; Appointment. The Code Official (Fire
Marshal) shall be appointed by the Fire Chief.
Section 103.3; Deputies. The Fire Marshal, with the
concurrence of the appointing authority, shall have the
authority to appoint a deputy Code Official, other related
technical officers, inspectors and other employees..
5. Section 105.1.1; is amended to read as follows:
Section 105.1.1; Permits Required. Permits required by
this code shall be obtained from the Code Official. Permit
fees, if any, shall be paid prior to the issuance of the
permit. Permit fees are stipulated in Section 22-1, Code
of Ordinances, City of Colleyville, Texas. Issued permits
... {balance unchanged}.
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6. Section 105.6.16, 105.6.35, and 105.7.9; are deleted.
7. Section 109.3; is amended to read as follows:
109.3; Violation Penalties. Any person, firm or
corporation who violates a provision of this code..., shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not
more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) or by
imprisonment not exceeding twenty (20) days or both
such fine and imprisonment. (Remainder unchanged).
8. Section 111.4; is amended to read as follows:
Section 111.4; Failure to comply. Any person, firm or
corporation ... shall be liable for a fine not to exceed Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).
Chapter 2. Definitions.
9. Section 202; International Fire Code, amended, to add:
a. Emergency Access Easement. An access road or
fire lane located on private property dedicated by the
owner(s) of the property to provide fire apparatus
access.
b. High-Rise Building. Any structure used for human
occupancy and/or storage more than 55 feet above the
lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
c. Self-Service Storage Facility. Real property
designated and used for the purpose of renting or
leasing individual spaces to customers for the
purpose of storing and removing personal property on
a self-service basis.
d. Standby Personnel. Qualified fire service personnel,
approved by the Fire Chief. When utilized, the
number required shall be as directed by the Fire
Chief.
e. Code Official. The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, or
member of the fire department charged with the
duties of administration and enforcement of this code,
or a duly authorized representative.
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f. Reviewed. Reviewed by the office of the Code
Official/Fire Marshal office for code compliance.
g. Contractor's Board. The Board of Appeals of the
City of Colleyville, Texas
h. City. Shall mean the City of Colleyville, Texas.
Chapter 3. General Precautions Against Fire
10. Section 307.2; Permit required, International Fire
Code, delete.
11. Section 307.3; Location, International Fire Code,
delete.
12. Section 307.3.1; Bonfires, International Fire Code,
delete.
13. Section 307.3.3; Trench Burns, International Fire
Code, add to read as follows:
307.3.3; Trench Burns, Shall not be allowed.
14. Section 307.4; Attendance, International Fire Code,
amended to read:
307.4; Attendance. Attendance shall be constantly
attended until the fire is extinguished. An approved
method of extinguishing the fire must be on-site and
available at all times during the course of the burn. A
permit shall be obtained from the Code Official.
15. Section 307.5; Open-flame cooking devices,
International Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
307.5; Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal
burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not
be operated or located on combustible balconies or
within ten (10) feet of combustible constructions.
Exceptions:
1. One-and-two-family dwellings.
2. Where buildings, balconies, and decks are
protected by an approved automatic sprinkler
system.
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16. Section 307.5.1; Liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled
cooking devices. International Fire Code, amended
to read as follows:
307.5.1; Liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled cooking
devices. When permitted as listed in the exceptions of
Section 307.5,LP-gas burners having alP-gas
container with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pound
lP-gas capacity shall not be located on combustible
balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction.
Exception:
One-and two-family dwellings, and other residential
occupancies when those residential occupancies are In
compliance with Section 307.5, exception # 2, may
have containers with a water capacity not greater than
20 pounds LP-gas capacity.
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features.
17. Section 503.1.1; Building and facilities, International
Fire Code, add a sentence to first paragraph:
503.1.1; Buildings and facilities. Except for single-or
two-family residences, the path of measurement shall
be along a minimum of a ten feet (10') wide
unobstructed pathway around the external wall of the
structure.
18. Section 503.2.1; International Fire Code, amended to
read as follows:
503.2.1; Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads
shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24
feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less
than 14 feet.
Exception: Amended Section 503.6 Security Gates;
add: Security Gates, shall have an unobstructed width
of not less than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical
clearance of not less than 14 feet. Approved signage
shall be provided on each side of each section of
Security Gates. Signs shall be provided by the Fire
Marshal as part of the permit process. Signs shall be
permanently affixed to the security gate as required by
the Fire Marshal.
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19. Section 503.2.2; Authority. International Fire Code,
amended to read as follows:
503.2.2; Authority. The Code Official shall have the
authority to require an increase in the minimum access
widths and vertical clearance where they are
inadequate for fire or rescue operations.
20. Section 503.3; Marking, International Fire Code,
amended to read as follows:
503.3; Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Marking-
Approved striping or, when allowed by the Code
Official, signs, or both, shall be provided for fire
apparatus access roads to identify such roads or
prohibit the obstruction thereof. Signs and striping shall
be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all
times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to
provide adequate visibility.
Striping - Fire apparatus access roads shall be
marked by painted lines of red traffic paint six (6")
inches in width to show the boundaries of the lane. The
words "NO PARKING FIRE LANE" shall appear in four
(4") inch white letters at 15 feet intervals on the red
border markings along both sides of the fire lanes.
Where a curb is available, the striping shall be on the
vertical face of the curb.
Signs - Sign shall read "NO PARKING FIRE LANE"
and shall be twelve (12") inches wide and eighteen
(18") inches high. Signs shall be painted on a white
background with letters and borders in red, using not
less than two (2") inch lettering. Signs shall be
permanently affixed to a stationary post and the bottom
of the sign shall be six (6') feet, six (6") inches above
finished grade. Signs shall be spaced not more than
fifty (50') feet apart. Sign may be installed on
permanent buildings or walls or as approved by the Fire
Chief.
21. Section 503.4; Obstruction of fire apparatus access
roads, International Fire Code, amended to read as
follows:
503.4; Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads.
Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in
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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.
22. Section 508; International Fire Code, add
Section 508.5.1, to read as follows:
508.5.1; Where required. When a portion of the facility
or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within
the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet from a fire hydrant
on the fire apparatus access road, as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the facility or
building, on-site fire hydrants and water mains shall be
provided where required by the Fire Marshal.
Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies,
the distance requirement shall be 500 feet.
Exception 2 is deleted.
23. Section 508.5.2; International Fire Code, add to read
as follows:
508.5.2; Fire hydrants. All fire hydrants located on
publiC or private property, shall be in accordance with
the Code of Ordinance, City of Colleyville, Texas.
Appendix A, Water and Sewer Policy and Procedure
Manual, Section 7, sub-section c.
24. Section 508.5.2.1; International Fire Code, add to
read as follows:
508.5.2.1; Fire hydrant location. The location of fire
hydrants on private property or along a fire access
roads shall be approved by the Fire Marshal.
25. Section 508.5.2.3; International Fire Code, add to
read as follows:
508.5.2.3; Fire hydrants not installed on public
streets. Fire hydrants that are not on public streets
shall be looped to provide a water supply from two
directions.
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26. Section 508.5.2.4; International Fire Code, add to
read as follows:
508.5.2.4, Fire hydrant markings: All fire hydrants
shall be identified by the painting of the body a Kem-
lustral Vermillion Red or an equivalent coating.
Equivalent must be approved by the Fire Marshal. The
Fire Marshal may approve an alternative markings of
existing hydrants.
27. Section 508.5.2.5; International Fire Code, add to
read as follows:
508.5.2.5; Hydra-Storz connections, All fire hydrants
whether on private property, public or a private street
shall be equipped with a five inch (5") Hydra-Storz
connector on the four and one half inch (4-1/2") steamer
outlet.
Chapter 7. Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction
28. Section 704.1; Enclosure, International Fire Code,
amended to read as follows:
704.1; Enclosure. Interior vertical shafts, including but
not limited to stairways, elevator hoist-ways, service
and utility shafts, that connect two or more stories of a
building shall be enclosed or protected in accordance
with the codes in effect at the time of construction, but
regardless of when constructed, not less than as
specified in table 704.1. When openings are required
to be (remainder of section unchanged).
Chapter 8. Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and
Furnishings
29. Section 804.1.1; Restricted occupancies.
International Fire Code, add a second exception to
read as follows:
804.1.1, Restricted occupancies.
Exceptions:
1. Existing exception unchanged.
2. Trees shall not be prohibited inside private
dwelling units of Group R-2 Occupancies.
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Chapter 9. Fire Protection Systems
30. Section 901.4; Installation, International Fire Code,
amended to read as follows:
901.4; Installation. Fire protections systems shall be
maintained in accordance with the original installation
standards for that system. Required fire protection
systems shall be extended, altered, or augmented as
necessary to maintain and continue protection
whenever the building is altered, remodeled or added
to. Any alteration to the fire protection system must be
approved and a permit issued by the Fire Marshal.
Hydrostatic testing of the system may be required prior
to the acceptance of any system alteration.
31. Section 901.7; System out of service, International
Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
901.7; System out of service. Where a required fire
protection system is out of service or in the event of an
excessive number of accidental activation's, the fire
department and the Code Official shall be notified
immediately and , where required by the Code Official,
the building shall either be evacuated or standby
personnel shall be provided for all occupants left
unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection
system has been returned to service. Where utilized,
standby personnel shall be provided with at least one
approved means for notification of the fire department
and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols
of the protected premises and keep fire watch.
32. Section 902.1; Definition of "Fire Area",
International Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
902.1, Fire Areas. The aggregate floor area of a
building regardless of the installation of fire walls, fire
barriers, fire partitions, or demising walls. For the
purpose of square footage requirements for a fire
sprinkler system, the total building will be considered
one structure. Buildings must be separated by a least
twenty (20') feet to be considered separate buildings.
33. 902.1; Standpipes, Types of, International Fire
Code, amend "wet dry" by adding a sentence to read as
follows:
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The system must be supervised as specified in Section
905.2
34. Section 903.1.2; Residential systems. International
Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
903.1.2; Residential systems. Unless specifically
allowed by this code or the International Building Code,
residential sprinkler systems installed in accordance
with NFPA 13D or NFPA 13R shall not be recognized
for the purposes of exceptions or reductions, commonly
referred to a "trade-off' permitted by other requirements
of this code. In addition, residential sprinkler systems
installed in accordance with NFPA 13R must include
attic sprinkler protection to be recognized for the
purposes of such trade-off permitted by other
requirements of this code.
35. Sections 903.2.1.1; Group A-1, International Fire
Code, amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.1; Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided for Group A-1 where one of the
following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the
level of exit discharge.
4. The fire area contains a multi-theater complex.
36. Section 903.2.1.2; Group A-2, International Fire
Code, amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.2; Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where
one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or
more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the
level of exit discharge.
37. Section 903.2.1.3; Group A-3, International Fire
Code, amended to read as follows:
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903.2.1.3; Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided for Group A-3 Occupancies where
one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or
more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the
level of exit discharge.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant
sports areas where the main floor area is located at
the same level as the level of exit discharge of the
main entrance and exit discharge.
38. Section 903.2.1.4; Group A-4, International Fire
Code, amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.4; Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided for Group A-4 Occupancies where
one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 6,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or
more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than the
level of exit discharge.
Exception: Areas used exclusively as participant
sports areas where the main floor area is located at
the same level as the level of exit discharge of the
main entrance and exit.
39. Section 903.2.7; Group R-1, International Fire Code,
amended to read as follows:
903.2.7; Group R-1. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided though-out buildings with a Group R-1
fire area.
Exception:
1. Where guest rooms are not located more than one
story in height and the building contains less than
20 guest rooms.
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2. A residential sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be
allowed in buildings, or portions thereof, of Group
R-1.
40. Section 903.2.8; Group R-2, International Fire Code,
amended to read as follows:
903.2.8; Group R-2. An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group
R-2 fire area where any of the following conditions
apply:
1. The R-2 is located more than two- story in height,
including basements; or
2. The building contains more than three (3) dwelling
units; or
3. The building contains fraternities and sororities with
an occupant load of more than 10.
41. Section 903.2.8.1; Group R-2 Heights, International
Fire Code, add to read as follows:
903.2.8.1; Group R-2 Heights. An R-2 Occupancy
three or more stories in height shall be required to
have a sprinkler system meeting the requirements of
NFPA 13.
42. Section 903.2.10.2; Bulk storage of tires,
International Fire Code, add to read as follows:
903.2.10.2; Bulk storage of tires. Buildings and
structures where the area for the storage of tires
exceeds 10,000 cubic feet, shall be equipped through-
out with an automatic fire sprinkler system meeting the
requirements of NFPA 13.
43. Section 903.2.10.3; Self-service storage facilities,
International Fire Code, add to read as follows:
903.2.10.2; Self-service storage facilities. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
all self- service storage facilities.
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Exception: One-story self-service storage facilities that
have no interior corridors, with a one-hour fire barrier
separation wall installed between every storage
compartment.
44. Section 903.2.12.3; Buildings over 35 feet in height,
International Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
903.2.12.3; Buildings over 35 feet in height. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
buildings with a floor lever other than penthouses in
compliance with Section 1509 of the International
Building Codes that is located 35 feet or more above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Exception: Open parking garages in compliance with
Section 406.3 of the International Building Code,
provided fire department stand pipes and connections
are installed in such a way that no portion of the garage
is more than a 100 foot unobstructed hose lay from the
connection.
45. Section 903.2.12.4; High-Piled Combustible Storage,
International Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
903.2.12.4; High-Piled Combustible Storage. For
any building with a clear height exceeding 12 feet shall
be equipped throughout with an automatic fire sprinkler
system meeting the requirements of NFPA 13.
46. Section 903.2.12.5; Spray Booths and Rooms,
International Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
903.2.12.5; Spray Booths and Rooms. New and
existing spray booths and spraying rooms shall be
protected by an approved automatic fire extinguishing
system.
47. Section 903.2.12.6; Buildings Over 6,000 square
feet, International Fire Code, amended to read as
follows:
903.2.12.6; Buildings Over 6,000 square feet. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
all buildings over 6,000 square feet. For the purpose of
this provision, fire walls shall not define separate
buildings.
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48. Section 903.3.1.1.1; Exempt locations, International
Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.1.1; Exempt locations. When approved by the
Code Official, automatic sprinklers shall not be required
in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or
areas are protected with an approved automatic fire
detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 that
will respond to visible or invisible particles of combustion.
Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely
because it is damp, or 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.
49. Section 903.3.5; Water Supplies, International Fire
Code, add a second paragraph to read as follows:
903.3.5; Water Supplies. Water supply as required
for such systems shall be provided in conformance with
the supply requirements of the respective standards;
however, every fire protection system shall be designed
with a 10 psi safety factor.
50. Section 903.4; Sprinkler system monitoring and
alarms, International Fire Code, add a second
paragraph after the exceptions to read as follows:
903.4; Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms.
Sprinkler and standpipe system water-flow detectors
shall be provided for each floor tap to the sprinkler
system and shall cause an alarm upon detection of
water flow for more than 45 seconds. All control valves
in the sprinkler and standpipe systems except for the
fire department hose connection valves shall be
electrically supervised to initiate a supervisor signal at
the central station upon tampering.
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51. Section 903.4; Sprinkler system monitoring and
alarms, International Fire Code, delete exception 2.
52. Section 903.6.2; Spray booths and rooms,
International Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
903.6.2; Spray booths and rooms. New and existing
spray booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an
approved automatic fire-extinguishing system in
accordance with Section 1504.
53. Section 905.2; Installation standards, International
Fire Code, amended read as follows:
905.2; Installation standards. Standpipe system shall
be installed in accordance with this section and NFPA
Manual dry standpipe systems shall be supervised with
a minimum of 10 psig and a maximum of 40 psig air
pressure with a highllow alarm.
54. Section 905.3.2; Building area, International Fire
Code, Delete exception #1 and exception #2.
55. Section 905.4; Location of Class 1 standpipe hose
connection, International Fire Code, item #5;
amended to read as follows:
905.4; Location of Class I standpipe hose
connection. Where the roof has a slope less than four
units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope),
each standpipe shall be provided with a two-way hose
connection located either on the roof or at the highest
landing of stairways with stair access to the roof. An
additional hose connection shall be provided at the top
of the most hydraulically remote standpipe for testing
purposes.
56. Section 905.9; Valve supervision, International Fire
Code, add a second paragraph after the exceptions
reads as follow:
905.9; Valve supervision. Sprinklers and standpipe
system water-flow detectors shall be provided for each
floor tap to the sprinkler system and shall cause an
alarm upon detection of water flow for more than 45
seconds. All control valves in the sprinkler and
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standpipe systems except for fire department hose
connection valves shall be electrically supervised to
initiate a supervisory signal at the central station upon
tampering.
57. Section 907.1.0; Fire Alarm Permit, International
Fire Code, add to read as follows:
907.1.0; Fire Alarm Permit. A permit shall be required
for any new, remodel or expansion of a fire alarm
system. See Section 22-1 (b) Permit Fee Schedule
listed in the Code of Ordinance, City of Colleyville,
Texas.
58. Section 907.1.3; Design Standards, International
Fire Code, add to read as follows:
907.1.3; Design Standards. All alarm systems new or
replacement serving 50 or more alarm actuating
devices shall be addressable fire detection systems. All
alarm systems serving more than 75 smoke detectors
or more than 200 total alarm activating devices shall be
analog intelligent addressable fire detection systems.
Exception: Existing systems need not comply unless
the total building remodel or expansion initiated after
the effective date of this code, as adopted, exceeds
30% of the building. When cumulative building remodel
or expansion exceeds 50% of the building must comply
within 18 months of permit application.
59. Section 907.2.3; Group E, International Fire Code,
amended to read as follows:
907.2.3; Group E. A manual fire alarm system shall
be installed in Group E educational occupancies.
When automatic sprinkler systems or smoke detectors
are installed, such systems or detectors shall be
connected to the building fire alarm system. An
approved smoke detection system shall be installed in
Group E day care occupancies. Unless separated by a
minimum of 100 feet open space, all buildings whether
portable buildings or the main building, will be
considered one building for alarm occupant load
consideration and interconnection of alarm systems.
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60. Section 907.2.3; Group E, International Fire Code,
amend exception # 1 and add exception # 1.1, to read
as follows:
Exception:
1. Group E educational and day care
occupancies with an occupant load of less than
50 when provided with an approved automatic
sprinkler system.
1.1 Residential In-Home day care with not more
than twelve (12) children may use
interconnected single station detectors in all
habitable rooms. (For care of more than five
children 2 % or less years of age, see Section
907.2.6.)
61. Section 907.2.12; High-rise buildings, International
Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
907.2.12; High-rise buildings. Buildings having floors
used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet
above the lowest level of fire department vehicle
access shall be provided with an automatic fire alarm
system and an emergency voice/alarm
communications system in accordance with Section
907.2.12.2.
62. Section 907.2.12; High-rise building, International
Fire Code, exception # 3; amended to read as follows:
907.2.12; High-rise buildings exception #3.
Buildings with an occupancy in Group A-5 in
accordance with Section 303.1 of the International
Building Code, when used for open air seating;
however, this exception does not apply to accessory
uses including but not limited to sky boxes,
restaurants and similarly enclosed areas.
63. Section 907.2.12.2; International Fire Code, amend
the beginning paragraph to read as follows:
907.2.12.2; Emergency voice/alarm communication
system. The operation of any automatic fire detector,
sprinkler water-flow device or manual fire alarm box
shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by
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voice instructions giving approved information and
directions on a general or selective basis to the
following terminal areas on a minimum of the alarming
floor, the floor above, and the floor below in accordance
with the building's fire safety and evacuation plans
required by Section 404.
64. Section 907.4; Manual fire alarm boxes,
International Fire Code, add a second paragraph to
read as follows:
907.4; Manual fire alarm boxes. Paragraph 2, Manual
alarm actuating devices shall be an approved double
action type.
65. Section 907.6.1; Installation, International Fire
Code, add to read as follows:
907.6.1; Installation. All fire alarm systems shall be
installed in a manner that the failure of any single
alarm-actuating or alarm-indicating device will not
interfere with the normal operation of any other such
devices. All systems shall be Class "A" wired with a
minimum of six feet separation between supply and
return loops. IDe - Class "A" style - D - SlC Class "A"
Style 6 - notification Class "B" Style Y.
66. Section 907.9.2; High-rise buildings, International
Fire Code, amend to read as follows:
907.9.2; High-rise buildings. In buildings that have
floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest level
of fire department access that are occupied for human
occupancy, a separate zone by floor shall be provide for
all of the following types of alarm-initiating devices
where provided: (Remainder of section unchanged).
67. Section 912.2; International Fire Code, add to read
as follows:
912.2; Fire system connections. All fire department
connections shall be located within fifty (50) foot hose
lay of a fire hydrant. Fire department connections shall
have a 42" by 42" concrete pad below each connection.
The Fire Marshal shall approve the location of the fire
department connection.
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68. Section 913.4; Valve supervision, International Fire
Code, add a second paragraph to read as follows:
913.4; Valve supervision. The fire-pump system shall
also be supervised for "loss of power", "phase reversal"
and "pump running" conditions by supervisor signal on
distinct circuits.
Chapter 10. Means of Egress
69. Section 1003.2.12.2; Opening limitations,
International Fire Code, exception # 3; amend to read
as follows:
1003.2.12.2; Opening limitations.
Exception: In occupancies in Group 1-3, F, H or in
non-public portions of S, balusters, horizontal
intermediate rails or other construction shall not
permit a sphere with a diameter of 21 inches to pass
through and opening.
70. Section 1004.3.2.1; Construction, International Fire
Code, add exception #5 to read as follows:
1004.3.2.1; Construction.
Exception: Group B office buildings, corridor walls and
ceilings need not be of fire-resistive construction
within office spaces of a single tenant when the space
is equipped with an approved automatic smoke-
detection system within the corridor. The actuation of
any detector shall activate alarms audible in all areas
served by the corridor. The smoke-detection system
shall be connected to the building's fire alarm system
where such a system is provided.
71. Section 1005.2.1; Minimum number of exits,
International Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
1005.2.1; Minimum number of exits. Every floor area
shall be provided with the minimum number of
approved independent exits as required by Table
1005.2.1, based on the occupant load, except as
modified in Section 1005.2.2. For the purposes of this
chapter, occupied roofs shall be provided with exits as
required for floors. The required number of exits from
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any story, basement or individual space shall be
maintained until arrival at grade or the public way.
72. Section 1005.3.2.5; Smokeproof enclosures,
International Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
1005.3.2.5; Smokeproof enclosures. In buildings
required to comply with the high-rise provisions of the
International Building Code or the provisions for
underground buildings in the International Building
Code, each of the exits of a building that serves stories
where the floor surface is located more than 55 feet
above the lowest level of fire department vehicles
access or more than 30 feet below the level of exit
discharge serving such floor levels shall be a
smokeproof enclosure or pressurized stairway in
accordance with International Building Code.
Chapter 15. Flammable Finishes
73. Section 1504.6; Fire Protection, International Fire
Code, amended to read as follows:
1504.6; Fire Protection. New and existing spray
booths and spray rooms shall be protected by an
approved automatic fire-extinguishing system
complying with Chapter 9 which shall also protect
exhaust plenums, exhaust ducts and both sides of dry
filters when such filters are used.
Chapter 23. High-Piles Combustible Storage
74. Section 2302; High-Piled Combustible Storage,
International Fire Code, add a second paragraph to
the definition of "High-Piled Combustible Storage"
reads as follows:
2302; High-Piled Combustible Storage. Any building
exceeding 6,000 square feet that has a clear height in
excess of 12 feet, making it possible to be used for
storage in excess of 12 feet, shall be considered to be
high-piled storage and shall comply with the provisions
of this section. When a specific product cannot be
identified, a fire protection system shall be installed as
for Class IV commodities, to the maximum pile height.
Chapter 24. Tents and Other Membrane Structures
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75. Section 2416.1; Standby personnel/Crowd
managers, International Fire Code, amended to read
as follows:
2416.1; Standby personnel/Crowd managers.
When, in the opinion of the Code Official, it is essential
for public safety in a place of assembly or any other
place where people congregate, because of the number
of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition,
display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee
shall employ standby personnel to remain on duty
during the times such places are open to the public, or
when such activity is being conducted. Before each
performance or the start of such activity, standby
personnel shall keep diligent watch for fires during the
time such place is open to the public or such activity is
being conducted and take prompt measures as directed
by the Fire Chief. Such duties may include, but not
limited to extinguishment of fires that occur and assist in
the evacuation of the public from the structure. There
shall be trained crowd managers or crowd manager
supervisors at a ratio of one crowd manager/supervisor
for every 250 occupants, as approved.
Chapter 33. Explosives and Fireworks
76. Section 3301.1.3; Fireworks, International Fire
Code, amended to read as follows:
3301.1.3; Fireworks. The possession, manufacture,
storage, sale, handling of fireworks are prohibited.
Exception:
1. Only when approved for fireworks displays,
storage and handling of fireworks as provide in
Section 3304 and Section 3308.
2. The use of fireworks for approved display as
permitted in Section 3308.
Chapter 34. Flammable and Combustible liquids
77. Section 3402; International Fire Code, add to read as
follows:
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Fuel Limit Switch. A mechanism, located on a tank
vehicle. which limits the quantity of product dispensed
at one time.
Mobile Fueling. The operation of dispensing liquid
fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor
vehicles. Mobil fueling may also be known by the terms
Mobile Fleet Fueling; Wet Fueling; and Wet Hosing.
Remote emergency Shut-Off Device. The
combination of an operator carried signaling device and
a mechanism on the tank vehicle. Activation of the
remote emergency shut-off device sends a signal to the
tanker mounted mechanism and causes fuel flow to
cease.
78. Section 3403.6; Piping systems, International Fire
Code, add a sentence to read as follows:
3403.6; Piping systems. An approved method of
secondary containment shall be provided for
underground tank and piping systems.
79. Section 3403.2.9.1.2; Foam fire protection system,
installation page 281 of the International Fire Code is a
misprint. Amend to read as follows:
Section 3404.2.9.1.2; Foam fire protection system
installations.
80. Section 3404.2.11.5; Leak Detection, International
Fire Code, add a sentence to read as follows:
3404.2.11.5.2; Leak Detection. An approved method
of secondary containment shall be provided for
underground tank and piping systems.
81. Section 3404.2.11.5.3; Dump Sumps, International
Fire Code, add to read as follows:
3404.2.11.5.3; Dry Sumps. Approved sampling tubes
of a minimum 6 inches in diameter shall be installed in
the backfill material of each underground flammable or
combustible liquid storage tank. The tubes shall extend
from a point 12 inches below the average grade of the
excavation to ground level and shall be provided with
suitable surface access caps. Each tank site shall
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provide a sampling sump at the corners of the
excavation with a minimum of 4 sumps. 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.
82. Section 3406.5.4.1; Commercial, industrial,
governmental or manufacturing, International Fire
Code, add to read as follows:
3406.5.4.1; Site requirements.
1. Dispensing may occur at sites that have been
permitted to conduct mobile fueling.
2. A detailed site plan shall be submitted with each
application for a permit. The site plan must
indicate: all buildings, structures, and
appurtenances on site and their use or function;
3. All uses adjacent to the property lines of the site;
4. The locations of all storm drain openings, adjacent
waterways or wetlands;
5. Information regarding slop, natural drainage,
curbing, impounding and how a spill will be
retained upon the site property; and
6. The Code Official is authorized to impose limits
upon: the times and/or days during which mobile
fueling operations are allowed to take place, and
specific locations on a site where fueling is
permitted.
7. Mobile fueling operations shall be conducted in
areas not generally accessible to the public.
8. Mobil fueling shall not take place within 15 feet of
buildings, property lines, or combustible storage.
83. Section 3406.5.4.2; International Fire Code, add to
read as follows:
3406.5.4.2.1; Refueling Operator Requirements.
1. The owner of a mobile fueling operations shall
provide to the jurisdiction a written response plan
which demonstrates readiness to respond to a fuel
spill, carry out appropriate mitigation measures,
and to indicate its process to properly dispose of
contaminated materials when circumstances
require.
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2. The tank vehicle shall comply with the
requirements of NFPA 385 and local, State and
Federal requirements. The tank vehicle's specific
functions shall include that of supplying fuel to
motor vehicle fuel tanks. The vehicle and all its
equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
3. Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within
25 feet of the tank vehicle or the point of fueling
shall be prominently posted on 3 sides of the
vehicle including the back and both sides.
4. A fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 40:BC
shall be provided on the vehicle with signage
clearly indicating its location.
5. The dispensing nozzles and hoses shall be of an
approved and listed type.
6. The dispensing hose shall not be extended from
the reel more than 100 feet in length.
7. Absorbent materials, non-water absorbent pads, a
10-foot long containment boom, an approved
container with lid, and a non-metallic shovel shall
be provided to mitigate a minimum 5-gallon fuel
spill.
8. Tanker vehicles shall be equipped with a fuel limit
switch such as a count-back switch, limiting the
amount of a single fueling operation to a maximum
of 500 gallons between resetting of the limit
switch.
Exception: Tankers utilizing remote emergency
shut-off device capability where the operator
constantly carries the shut-off device which, when
activated, immediately causes flow of fuel from the
tanker to cease.
9. Persons responsible for dispensing operations
shall be trained in the appropriate mitigating
actions in the event of a fire, leak, or spill.
Training records shall be maintained by the
dispensing company and shall be made available
to the Code Official upon request.
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10. Operators of tank vehicles used for mobile fueling
operations shall have in their procession at all
times an emergency communications device to
notify the proper authorities in the event of an
emergency.
84. Section 3406.5.4.2; International Fire Code,
amended to read as follows:
3406.5.4.2.3; Operational Requirements.
1. The tank dispensing equipment shall be constantly
attended and operated only by designated
personnel who are trained to handle and dispense
motor fuels.
2. Prior to beginning dispensing operations,
precautions shall be taken to assure ignition
sources are not present.
3. The engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut
off during dispensing operations.
4. Night-time fueling operations shall only take place
in adequately lighted areas.
5. The tank vehicle shall be positioned with respect
to vehicles being fueled so as to preclude traffic
from driving over the delivery hose and between
the tank vehicle and the motor vehicle being
fueled.
6. During fueling operations, tank vehicle brakes
shall be set, chock blocks shall be in place and
warning lights shall be in operation.
7. Motor vehicle fuel tanks shall not be topped off.
8. The dispensing hose shall be properly placed on
an approved reel or in an approved compartment
prior to moving the tank vehicle.
9. The Code Official and other appropriate authorities
shall be notified when a reportable spill or
unauthorized discharge occurs.
Chapter 38, Liquefied petroleum Gases
85. Section 3803.2.1.8; International Fire Code, add to
read as follows:
3803.2.1.8; 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
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appliances. Such containers shall not exceed 20-
pounds water capacity. Aggregate capacity shall not
exceed 60-pound water capacity. Each device shall be
separated from other container by a distance of not less
than 20 feet.
86. Section 3804.2; Maximum capacity within
established limits, International Fire Code, amended
to read as follows:
3804.2; Maximum capacity within established limits.
The limits referred to in Section 3804.2; International
Fire Code, amended to read as follows:
Bulk storage of liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), is
restricted in all heavily populated and congested
commercial areas of the City.
87. Section 3804.3.2; Maximum capacity within
established limits, International Fire Code,
The limits referred to in added Section 3804.3.2, Spas
and Pool Heaters, is established and reads: Where
natural gas service is not available within 300 feet of the
site, LP-Gas containers are allowed to be used to
supply spa and pool heaters. Such containers shall not
exceed 250-gallon water capacity.
Sec. 8.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article II Fire Code, Section 46-35; Uniform Fire Code -
Appeals, is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new section
shall be added to read as follows:
Section 46-35; Appeals.
Whenever the Code Official disapproves or refuses to grant
a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provision
of the code adopted in Section 46.31, International Fire
Code, does not apply or that the true intent and meaning of
the code adopted in Section 46.31, International Fire Code,
have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the person
that applied for the permit may appeal from the decision of
the Code Official to the City of Colleyville Contractor's Board
within 30 days from the date of the Code Official decision.
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Sec. 9.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article II Fire Code, Section 46-36; Uniform Fire Code -
Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of
flammable or combustible liquids is prohibited, is hereby
repealed in its entirety and a new section shall be added to
read as follows:
Section 46-36; Establishment of limits of districts in
which storage of flammable or combustible liquids is
prohibited. The storage of flammable or combustible liquids
in an outside above ground storage is prohibited.
Exceptions:
a. An exception may be granted by the Fire Marshal during
an emergency operation, at construction sites, and other
locations where underground installations cannot be
utilized. At no time will the sale or distribution of
flammable or combustible liquids be allowed from above
ground storage tanks by gravity, portable pump powered
by vehicle batteries or pneumatic pressure.
b. Above ground fuel tanks that comply with International
Fire Code, Chapter 34, may be allowed for commercial
and retail purposes when permitted by the Fire Marshal.
c. The storage of flammable or combustible liquids at
construction sites shall require a permit from the Fire
Marshal's office. All fuel tanks shall be at least ten (10)
feet off the roadway.
Sec. 10.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article II Fire Code, Section 46-37; Uniform Fire Code -
Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of
explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, is hereby
repealed in its entirety and a new section shall be added to
read as follows:
Section 46-37; Establishment of limits of districts in
which storage of explosives and blasting agents is
prohibited:
a. The storage of explosives or blasting agents within the
city limits is prohibited without a permit from the Fire
Marshal.
b. No motor vehicle designed or utilized to transport
explosives or blasting agents, or required a Department
of Transportation (DOT) warning placards, shall be
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parked within the city limits without a Fire Marshals'
permit.
Exception: Vehicles may be parked for one (1) hour for the
purpose of loading or off loading cargo or eating a meal.
Sec. 11.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article II Fire Code, Section 46-38; Uniform Fire Code -
Establishment of limits in which bulk storage of liquefied
petroleum gases is restricted, is hereby repealed in its
entirety and a new section shall be added to read as follows:
Section 46-38; Establishment of limits in which bulk
storage of liquefied petroleum gases is restricted.
a. The storage, sale, and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas (LPG) prohibited in all heavily populated and
congested commercial areas of the city.
b. The storage, sale, and distribution or installation of
liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) systems on vehicles
shall meet the regulations and guidelines of the Texas
Railroad Commission, Chapter 38 of the International
Fire Code, NFPA 58, and the International Fuel Gas
Code.
c. The storage, sale, and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum
Gas (LPG) must have a permit from the Fire Marshal.
d. A permit shall be required for the installation, alteration
and/or removal of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tank.
The permit shall be obtained before the start of any work
and the cost of the permit shall be by the Fee Schedule
of the Code of Ordinance, City of Colleyville, Texas.
e. Where portable liquefied Petroleum gas (LPG)
containers are required for jewelry repair, dental labs,
portable cookers and other services, individual containers
shall not exceed 20-pound water capacity and the
aggregate capaCity on premises shall not exceed 60
pounds water capacity (3 containers). Each container
shall be separated from other containers by a distance of
not less than twenty (20) feet.
Exception: Such events where commercial outdoor cooking
is required, provided a permit is issued by the Fire Marshals'
office and the site is inspected by the Code Official.
46-38.1; establishing a standard and limits for
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
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a. The storage of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is
prohibited in all heavily populated and congested
commercial areas of the city.
b. The storage, sale, distribution or installation of vehicular
fuel systems on vehicles shall be in accordance with the
International Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 52, and related
standard and regulation of the International Fire Code,
and the International Fuel Gas Code.
c. The storage, sale, distribution, removal, alteration or
modification of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) must
have a site inspection before the work begins
d. A permit is required from the Fire Marshals' office.
Section 46.38.2; Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG),
Establishing a standard and limits for Liquefied Natural
Gas (LNG)
a. The storage of liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is prohibited
in all heavily populated and congested commercial areas
of the city.
b. The storage, sale, distribution, or installation of a
vehicular fuel system shall be in accordance with the
International Fuel Gas Code, Texas Railroad
Commission, NFPA 55, NFPA 57, and related Chapters
of the International Fire Code.
c. Any storage, sale, distribution, shall require a permit from
the Fire Marshal's office.
Sec. 12.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article II Fire Code, Section 46-39; New Materials,
processes or occupancies which may require permits, is
hereby repealed in its entirety and a new section shall be
added to read as follows:
Section 46-39; New materials, processes or occupancies
which may require permits.
The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal and the Building Official shall
act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving
affected persons an opportunity to be heard, and new
materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are
required. The committee shall review codes adopted to
determine if the product meets or exceeds the code
standards. The Fire Marshal shall post such materials listing
in a conspicuous place at the office of the Fire Administration
and distribute copies thereof to interested persons.
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Sec. 13.
THAT, Chapter 46, Fire Prevention and Protection,
Article II Fire Code, Section 46-40; Penalties, is hereby
repealed in its entirety and a new section shall be added to
read as follows:
Section 46-40; Penalties,
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this code shall be fined as provided for in
Section 1-6 of the Code of Ordinance, City of Colleyville,
Texas.
Now, be it known that Section 46 of the Code of Ordinance,
City of Colleyville, Texas, shall remain in full force and effect,
except where amended by this ordinance, and
That any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof shall be fined a sum not to
exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each and every
day such violation continues shall constitute a separate
offense and shall be punishable as such.
Sec. 14.
That the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to
cause publication of the descriptive caption and penalty
clause hereof as an alternative method of publication
provided by law.
THAT, Chapter 22, Business, Section 22-1; Fire
protection equipment services and contractors (b) Fee
Schedule is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new
section shall be added to read as follows:
(b) Fee Schedule:
Permit Description Fee
Hazardous Materials Vehicle (Required to have DOT $ 50.00
Placard)
Security Gates (Required 3 set of detail plans) $ 50.00
Plus $25.00 oer reauired sian.
Storage of Flammable or Combustible Liquids at $ 50.00
Construction Sites
Installation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Container $ 50.00
or Stations
Removal, relocation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) $ 50.00
Container or Station
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Installation of li uid Petroleum Gas LPG Container
Removal, relocation of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Container
Installation of liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Container or
Station
Removal, relocation of liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
Container or Station
Fire Alarm New 3 sets of detailed lans
Fire Alarm Alteration or relocation 3 sets of detailed lans
Fixed Fire Protection System (New) 3 sets of detailed
lans
Fixed Fire Protection System (Alteration or relocation) 3
sets of detailed lans
Fire Sprinkler System (New) 3 sets of detailed plans -
Above round
1 to 50 heads
51 to 500 Heads
500 Heads and over
Fire Sprinkler System (Relocation or modification) 3 sets of
detailed lans - Under round
a. Inspection is required before ditch is
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 150.00
$ 200.00
covered
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00
Storage
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 100.00
$ 50.00
$ 25.00
AND IT IS SO ORDERED.
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The first reading and public hearing being conducted on the /8/1 day of
r 2002.
the second reading and public hearing being conducted on the c;2.:(,~day of
~ 2002.
ATTEST:
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Cynthia Singleton, TRMC
City Secretary
AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Mayor